central casting
ˈsɛntrəl ˈkɑːstɪŋ
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Definition of central casting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
metaphoricalUSperfect fit for a stereotype or roleUS
  • The politician was central casting for a leader.
archetypal stereotypical typical
2.
entertainmentRaresource of stereotypical roles for film or TVRare
  • He looks like he came straight from central casting.
typecasting
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Expressions with central casting

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from central castingadj.
perfectly matching a stereotypical image or role
He looked like a detective from central casting.
out of central castingadj.
perfectly matching a stereotype or expectation
The detective looked like he was out of central casting.

Expressions with central

from central castingadj.
perfectly matching a stereotypical image or role
He looked like a detective from central casting.
out of central castingadj.
perfectly matching a stereotype or expectation
The detective looked like he was out of central casting.
central heatingn.
heating rooms using radiators or air vents
We installed central heating with new radiators.
central officen.
headquarters where main functions are coordinated
The central office issued new guidelines for all branches.
north-centraladj.
located in the central part of the northern area
The north-central region of the state is known for its forests.
south-centraladj.
located in the southern part of a central area
The south-central region is known for its warm climate.

Expressions with casting

from central castingadj.
perfectly matching a stereotypical image or role
He looked like a detective from central casting.
casting couchn.
practice of demanding sexual favors for career advancement in the entertainment industry
Many actors have spoken out against the casting couch culture in Hollywood.
out of central castingadj.
perfectly matching a stereotype or expectation
The detective looked like he was out of central casting.
casting calln.
auditions to find suitable performers for roles
The casting call attracted hundreds of aspiring actors.
casting voten.
special vote by leader to break a tie
The chair used her casting vote to decide the outcome.
casting processn.
sequence of steps where liquid material is shaped inside a mold
The casting process ensures the engine block forms correctly without internal defects.
line castingn.
the act of throwing a fishing line into water
Line casting requires skill and patience.
metal castingn.
process of shaping melted metal by pouring it into a mold
Metal casting is widely used to create complex machine parts.
fly castingn.
art of casting a fly in fishing
He learned fly casting from his grandfather.
investment castingn.
precision casting process using a wax model covered in ceramic material
The aerospace components are often made using investment casting for accuracy.

Terms related to central casting

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castcastingcharacterfitidealperfectrolestereotypetypeactorentertainmentfilm

Examples of central casting in a sentence

  • Her appearance was central casting for a fairy tale princess.
  • Her appearance was perfect for central casting in a 1950s drama.
  • The actor was chosen from central casting for his rugged looks.

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  1. French:cliché, central casting, ...
  2. German:Idealbesetzung, Klischeebesetzung, ...
  3. Italian:ruolo perfetto, casting centrale, ...
  4. Spanish:prototipo perfecto, casting estereotipado, ...
  5. Portuguese:personificação, agência de elenco, ...
  6. Chinese:典型角色, 中央选角, ...
  7. Japanese:典型的, キャスティング会社, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْسِيد نَمَطِي, مَصْدَر الأَدْوَار النَمَطِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְטֵרֵאוֹטִיפּ מֻשְׁלָם, מָאֲגָר לִיהוּק שֶׁל טִיפּוּסִים סְטֶרֵאוֹטִיפִּיִּים, ...
  10. Russian:воплощение стереотипа, центральный кастинг, ...
  11. Ukrainian:втілення стереотипу, центральний кастинг, ...
  12. Hindi:आदर्श नमूना, सेंट्रल कास्टिंग, ...
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