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typecast

[tahyp-kast, -kahst] / ˈtaɪpˌkæst, -ˌkɑst /










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Well, perhaps Federico Dimarco can be typecast as a full-back, or more likely a wing-back, but in Inter boss Cristian Chivu's 3-5-2 this season the Italian has the output of a winger or forward.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Known for her brutal hitting, Sabalenka has been typecast as a hard-court specialist throughout her career, with all three of her major singles titles won on that surface.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

However, he found himself typecast as Dennis, the cow-licked mischief maker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2025

What does that look like for you, and how do you avoid being typecast?

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2025

Volpe does not like to typecast his actors, though in high school it is sometimes unavoidable.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove