title role
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Barnard plays the title role in the new film, which premiered at the festival and will be released later this year.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Michael’s nephew Jaafar Jackson stars in the title role.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
She broke out in the endearingly awkward title role of the Disney Channel’s “Lizzie McGuire” then went on to star in family-friendly movies like “Agent Cody Banks” and “Cheaper by the Dozen.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
Near Kelly: Set against the Teton Range, the movie “Shane” ends with Alan Ladd in the title role riding away on his horse while little Joey wails, “Shane! SHANE! Come back!”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
We were supposed to be doing Peter Pan for the winter musical, and I was basically dying to play the title role, but it was canceled too.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
