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the person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show
my cousin is one of the principals in a new sitcom this fall
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Recent Examples of principals
With just state money at the current funding level, according to Wednesday’s presentation, CMS could only afford 89% of its teachers, 46% of its assistant principals, 60% of its instructional support positions and 58% of its clerical and custodial staff.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Most schools with under 250 students will also lose funding for assistant principals.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
More than 600 individual school budget proposals were delivered to principals, and the district is poised to cut staff.
—Aida Mogos, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Chapter 21 contracts account for roles such as certified teachers, principals, counselors, librarians and full-time nurses.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Alongside the Korean principals, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender also appear.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
School Board leadership said Monday that the policy was formed with the help of bereaved mothers, mental health experts and high school principals.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
While Kushner is already in Fort Worth, the other four plan to finish out the school year in Broward and then move to Texas to serve as executive directors overseeing principals.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Appointed by the Board of the European Film Academy, the chapter principals will act as ambassadors and figureheads for their respective disciplines.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Most schools with under 250 students will also lose funding for assistant principals.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
More than 600 individual school budget proposals were delivered to principals, and the district is poised to cut staff.
—Aida Mogos, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Chapter 21 contracts account for roles such as certified teachers, principals, counselors, librarians and full-time nurses.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Alongside the Korean principals, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender also appear.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
School Board leadership said Monday that the policy was formed with the help of bereaved mothers, mental health experts and high school principals.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
While Kushner is already in Fort Worth, the other four plan to finish out the school year in Broward and then move to Texas to serve as executive directors overseeing principals.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Appointed by the Board of the European Film Academy, the chapter principals will act as ambassadors and figureheads for their respective disciplines.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for principals
stars
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Today’s Hollywood stars — Taylor Russell, Greta Lee, Anya Taylor-Joy, Alison Oliver, Jisoo, Maude Apatow, Jeff Goldblum, Sabrina Carpenter, to name a few — were in attendance.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The Ducks have high-ceiling youngsters blossoming into stars who should be the nucleus of future playoff teams.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Principals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/principals. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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