supporting
Britishadjective
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(of a role) being a fairly important but not leading part, esp in a play or film
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(of an actor or actress) playing a supporting role
Example Sentences
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To be fair, though, his dad is currently Oscar-nominated in the supporting actor category for “Sentimental Value.”
From Los Angeles Times
Castillo, who has lived in Little Village for more than 40 years, said this is the first time she has seen federal agents in the neighborhood but residents should continue supporting local businesses.
From BBC
Sir Keir said he and his Japanese counterpart agreed on the need to respond with "strength and clarity" to increasing instability in the world, and thanked her for "steadfast leadership in supporting Ukraine".
From BBC
Last year, she picked up a supporting actress Emmy nomination as a dethroned but not knocked down executive in “The Studio”; she’s fierce and funny.
From Los Angeles Times
O’Hara received critical accolades and an Emmy nomination for supporting actress in a miniseries or movie for her work in the film.
From Los Angeles Times
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