COPRINCIPAL Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

coprincipal

noun

Definition of coprincipal

as in leading man

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Recent Examples of coprincipal Dambisa Moyo, economist, author, coprincipal at Versaca Investments, and board member at Chevron and 3M, told the Next Gen audience about her seven-year effort to land a directorship. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 25 June 2021

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Noun

After years of guest-starring roles on the small screen, Skerritt eventually transitioned to television as a leading man, playing Sheriff Jimmy Brock in Picket Fences.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Following years of juggling acting and political work, supporting the likes of President Obama and NYC Mayor Mamdani, Kal Penn is back in leading man mode.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of leading man

Noun

Another star turn goes to Mary Ellen Pleasant, who was arguably America’s first Black millionaire and inarguably one of the most canny and chameleonlike figures this country has ever produced.

— Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Take the British-Zimbabwean artist’s star turn at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fieldss festival in Irvine, California, at the end of August.

— Sophie Williams, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of star turn

Noun

For the first time, the leading lady will not be the only Black woman holding rank in the courtroom.

— DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 12 Oct. 2026
So take the chance to watch this fearlessly brutal movie, featuring a great performance from its leading lady and one of the bloodiest climaxes in horror history.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of leading lady

Noun

In the interview, Dornan spoke with his Hunt for Gollum costar Leo Woodall, who plays Halvard — a fellow Dúnedain ranger who travels with Strider — in the upcoming film.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026
That would be Reality Bites costar Ben Stiller, who also made his feature directorial debut with the film.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of costar

Noun

But the project was still a hit — so much so that his teacher showed a video of it to the school’s principal, who then sent the video to Adrian Talley, the then-superintendent for Indian Prairie School District 204.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Whitfield was the first Black principal in Colleyville Heritage’s history.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of principal

Noun

But superstars can do that, especially when the opposition has no way of clamping down on their output.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
For a superstar commanding nearly $50 million this season, the fine amounts to little more than loose couch cushion change.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of superstar

Noun

The club signed Neymar from Barcelona for €222m, which remains the most expensive transfer of all time, before agreeing a €180m fee for Monaco starlet Mbappe, the second-most expensive.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
For the young artist, drawing the adventures of the jet-setting starlet was the perfect assignment.

— Gaby Iori October 7, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

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