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bit part

NOUN
minor role
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Only the Blue Jays were different, unwilling to accept their role as bit part characters in somebody else’s show.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 2, 2025

Manville emerged elsewhere in an almost unrecognizable bit part in Luca Guadagino’s latest film “Queer,” a role that any actor would covet but few could pull off with the same conviction.

From Salon Dec. 16, 2024

“That’s a little bit part of it,” Hakstol said of his continued frustration over the outcome of Thursday’s events.

From Seattle Times Jan. 20, 2024

He played only a bit part on USC’s defense, with one sack across two seasons.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 30, 2023

She bit part of her bottom lip and nudged me with her shoulder.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely




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