Thesaurus results for ROLES

roles

noun

variants also rôles

plural of role

as in tasks

the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists studying the role of sunlight in the body's production of vitamin D

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Recent Examples of roles Elektra was previously the editor-in-chief at Selfridges, looking after content and editorial, and has held senior roles at i-D and Vice. — Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 The case turned into a years-long legal saga, with multiple people convicted of their roles in arranging the hit, including Wendi’s brother, Charlie Adelson, and her mother, Donna. — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 Starting in the 1960s, at a time when women were largely limited to domestic roles, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals like equality, sisterhood and reproductive freedom. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026 She is credited with having played pivotal roles in Slow Horses, Sweetpea, Apple Cider Vinegar and Heartstopper, and for having a central role in the 2025 deal that saw See-Saw sold to Mediawan. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026 As a result, Japan finds itself in a precarious position, caught between a lack of locals to fill roles in the workforce and a distrust of immigrants who can provide labor. — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 That perspective carried over into her leadership roles at UTLC ERA, a major railway company operating across Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus. — Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026 He was connected with Category 5 K9, which evaluates shelter and rescue dogs for working roles. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 An all-rounder with a heart of gold, Dolly will also be remembered for her philanthropy, her acting roles, her business acumen and her support of good causes. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Once a process to curate guest lists for elaborate events, now restaurateurs can fire off a quick direct message to an influencer between kitchen tasks.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Summary Chinese economist Tang Min states AI reshapes job tasks more than eliminating positions, creating new roles despite global anxiety.

— Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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In April, Flock Safety opened a 97,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Smyrna that is intended to create more than 200 jobs over the next three years as part of a $10 million investment.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
The merger and streaming boom created more jobs than any period in the history of the business — many of them platform-filler corporate crimes.

— Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of jobs

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The bike also has a programmable control system that can provide functions such as boost, wheel-lift assistance, speed limiting and what Bonnell calls E-Clutch functionality (more on that later).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
There have also been about 2,000 staff cuts, and consolidations of various functions.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of functions

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But court filings, video evidence and investigators later contradicted key parts of that account, according to CBS News.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
But Wild Horse Nine has been built around the queasy charisma of the great John Malkovich, who has made a career out of blending fragility and menace, even in his smallest parts.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of parts

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Venezia Spotlight is the festival’s competitive section dedicated to works that showcase emerging trends and demonstrate creative originality and innovation.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Among the more than 40 films in Telluride’s main program are new works from major directors such as Martin McDonagh, Werner Herzog, Mike Leigh, Danny Boyle and Paweł Pawlikowski.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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