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

But there was never a version of the film where Ali wasn’t its leading man.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Golding was the leading man of the hugely popular Crazy Rich Asians (2018), Last Christmas (2019), Monsoon (2020), and Daniela Forever (2024).

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of leading man

Noun

There are also many great musical moments, even if none quite top that star turn from a young Tinashe.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
The film is Certified Fresh at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, with Dominic Sessa receiving raves for his star turn as the young Bourdain.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of star turn

Noun

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
Yet, Misty’s fate aside, this is a star-making role for Eleazar, Rock fully believing in his leading lady.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of leading lady

Noun

As Edie, the sister of one of Brando’s fellow dock workers who is murdered, Saint radiated a palpable chemistry with her costar, the characters’ burgeoning romance undeniable.

— Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
His Clarissa costar Kehinde Cardoso had some rules of his own.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of costar

Noun

The lawsuit alleges that the school district and Riley, the principal of Prairie Elementary School during the abuse, failed to properly supervise the plaintiff.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
In charter, a family office or executive assistant may arrange and pay for a flight, but the principal and other passengers are the actual users.

— Alex Kowtun, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of principal

Noun

The one-two punch of Fatal Attraction and Wall Street during the same year transformed me from leading man to superstar.

— Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
The centerpiece—or, in this case, off-centerpiece—is a small but unmistakable bow placed above Larsson’s right eyebrow, filled in with red crystals and outlined in black ones to mimic the Sanrio superstar’s signature accessory in pop-star style.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of superstar

Noun

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
The 30-year-old former Disney star and pop starlet married the 27-year-old Italian rock singer in a civil ceremony Thursday at the town hall in Montalcino, Italy, per Vogue, which first shared details of their nuptials.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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