scene-stealer

noun

Definition of scene-stealernext
as in double

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Recent Examples of scene-stealer Arguably the scene-stealer of the movie is Tim Drake, the third Robin who has not got much love in past DC movies and shows. — Rafael Motamayor, Variety, 24 June 2026 The film balances emotional character growth with some truly epic action sequences, while Jason Momoa’s Lobo is an absolute scene-stealer. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 Both actors won Academy Awards for their performances, but the true scene-stealer is the Brussels Griffon owned by Melvin’s neighbor. — Camille Perri, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 The same energy surrounds this modest character drama from first-time writer-director David Drake, which features everyone’s favorite supporting scene-stealer Margo Martindale in a starring role. — Jason Bailey, Vulture, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for scene-stealer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene-stealer
  1. double
  2. walk-on
  3. comedian
  4. prima donna
  5. understudy
  6. costar
  7. supernumerary
  8. farceur
Noun
  • Tommy White hit an RBI double with two outs in the sixth and Donovan Walton added a run-scoring single, extending the lead to 4-0.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Angels lose to Guardians in extra innings José Ramírez drove in five runs with three doubles, Steven Kwan had five singles and the streaking Cleveland Guardians overcame an early five-run deficit to beat the Angels 8-6 in 10 innings Tuesday night.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of double
Noun
  • All else went without a hitch at the show, which also featured a walk-on from crown holders from years past.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Back in his days at Arizona, Cole had offered a walk-on spot to a young left-hander named Tarik Skubal.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of walk-on
Noun
  • Grown-up Jokes • Paul Baker’s friends include Roach, who’s played by the comedian Will Sennett.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Stand-up comedian Leanne Morgan stars as the titular character, while Johnston plays her brutally honest sister, Carol.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of comedian
Noun
  • However, the Portuguese prima donna is only runner-up this year to the ultimate club man, Tottenham Hotspur’s Cristian Romero.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
  • Her rendition of some of the leading prima donna roles at Vienna won international fame for the young soprano.
    — From staff reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of prima donna
Noun
  • Austen Pleasants, left tackle Trent Williams’ understudy, got a shot at left guard until a knee injury in Thursday’s preseason win over the Chargers.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The series stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, Earth’s one and only Green Lantern, and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, his understudy and grudging trainee.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of understudy
Noun
  • Less than two weeks after the sudden death of her costar Hayden Panettiere, the Nashville actress posted an Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton following the country superstar’s death on Tuesday.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In October 2025, Curry made another appearance in celebration of The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th anniversary at a screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery alongside his costar, Barry Bostwick.
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of costar
Noun
  • One of West Hartford’s earlier patrol officers, Martin McCue, started as a part-time supernumerary in 1929 and became a full-time officer a year later.
    — Don Stacom, courant.com, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Broken into six-hour installments spaced out over two weeks, the hallucinatory concert extravaganza is being custom tailored, with local musicians, guest artists and glittery supernumeraries brought in for the occasion.
    — Charles McNulty, latimes.com, 14 Mar. 2018
Definition of supernumerary
Noun
  • Director David Ellenstein has assembled a strong quartet of farceurs who easily slide in and out of a multitude of characters, accents, funny wigs, moustaches, costumes and prop glasses while running in and out of the 25 doors on scenic designer Marty Burnett’s simple but effective set.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Hilty is a master farceur, far more adept than most of her peers at physical comedy, but also a lovable, slightly scary diva.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of farceur

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