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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All of these AI have specific roles and responsibilities within Vision’s home in his mind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Of the four-person ensemble, I was most intrigued by Rachna Khatau, the wild card of the group whose roles are the most slyly scheming and unpredictable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Royal Mail has battled with increased competition and falling demand for letter deliveries in recent years, and last week announced plans to cut 2,500 head office and other supporting roles by the end of 2027.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Robotaxis and robots, which are rolling out quickly, will wipe out some of those roles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Hamilton was a musical celebration of America’s history and diversity, recasting our understanding of the roles minorities play in our national story, highlighting the importance of women who’d long been overshadowed by powerful men.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
