role
noun
a part or character played by an actor or actress.
roles
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pluralof role.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In July 2026, when Microsoft cut 4,800 jobs, Coleman wrote that the roles eliminated “are not being replaced by AI.”
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Vitamin A is best known for supporting healthy vision, but it also plays important roles in cellular development, gene regulation, and nervous system function.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
Throughout the show's run, more than 170 trainee roles were created through an initiative led by the production team.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Their two paths to power — which led them on vastly different journeys through different countries, organizations and governmental roles — left them on a collision course to lead Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
But my agent keeps insisting that many actors go through moments like these before they land supporting and lead roles.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
