3
prime mover(noun, person, figure)
3
pro(noun, person, debate, supporter, proponent)
3
proponent
3
sponsor
3
standard-bearer(noun, person, figure)
3
superhero(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
3
theatrical role(noun, expression, art, person, part)
3
title role(noun, expression, person, part, appearance)
2
ace(noun, lead, heavy, worthy, celebrity)
2
acquaintance
2
adept
2
adorer
2
advocator
2
antagonist(noun, part, appearance, character, lead)
2
bit part(noun, expression, part, appearance, character)
2
first tragedian(expression, idiom, the drama)
2
garter
2
heavy(noun, advance, start, top, lead)
2
helper
2
jeune premier(expression, idiom, the drama)
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