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Definition of starring - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
movieshowing the most important performer or role in a film
- The starring actor received the most attention.
Noun
performancethe act of performing as the main actor or lead
- Her starring in the movie was widely praised.
Origin of starring
Old English, steorra (star) + -ing (suffix)
Terms with starring included in their meaning
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starring role
role of the principal performer in a play or movie
Examples of starring in a sentence
The starring character drives the plot forward. His starring in the stage production drew sold-out crowds every night. The actor’s starring in the new series boosted subscriptions overnight.
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- French:principal, rôle principal, ...
- German:mit der Hauptrolle, Hauptrollenauftritt, ...
- Italian:protagonista, parte da protagonista, ...
- Spanish:protagonista, protagonismo, ...
- Portuguese:principal, protagonismo, ...
- Chinese:主演的, 主演, ...
- Japanese:主演の, 主演, ...
- Arabic:بُطُولِي, بُطولَة, ...
- Hebrew:רָאשִׁי, כִּיכּוּב, ...
- Russian:главный, исполнение главной роли, ...
- Ukrainian:головний, виконання головної ролі, ...
- Hindi:मुख्य, मुख्य भूमिका, ...
Definition of star - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
astronomycelestial body emitting light and heat
- The night sky was filled with twinkling stars..
2.
ratingsymbol used to indicate quality or rank
- The hotel was awarded five stars..
3.
celebrityfamous or talented person in a field
- She is a star in the music industry.
4.
mathematicsshape with points sticking out
- He drew a star on the paper.
Verb
1.
entertainmentintr. perform the leading role in a play, movie, or other productionintr.
- She will star in the new Broadway musical next month..
2.
main roletr. feature as an important elementtr.
- The documentary stars rare wildlife footage..
3.
markingtr. mark something with a star symboltr.
- Please star the important points in the document.
4.
decoratingtr. decorate with stars or star-like shapestr.
- They starred the ceiling for the party.
Adjective
1.
superior qualityoutstanding or superior in performance
- He gave a star performance in the championship game..
2.
leadershipmost important or leading in a group
- She played the star role in the movie.
3.
celebrity relatedof or relating to a celebrity or celebrities
- Reporters covered every star wedding rumor.
Images of star
celestial body emitting light and heat 
symbol used to indicate quality or rank
Expressions with star
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meteor visible as it enters the earth's atmosphere
We watched a falling star streak across the night sky..
imaginary star believed to bring good fortune
He thanked his lucky star for the unexpected promotion..
meteor visible as it enters the earth's atmosphere
We saw a shooting star and made a wish..
star used for navigation reference
Sailors relied on the North Star as their guiding star.
someone gaining fame or success rapidly
She was considered a rising star in the legal profession..
the most important or impressive part of an event
The fireworks were the star of the show at the festival.
person expected to become famous soon
She is considered a star of tomorrow in the film industry.
receive top recognition or importance in an event
The new actor got star billing in the movie.
be prominently featured as the main attraction
The singer got top star billing at the concert.
most important position or attention in a group or event
She received star billing in the new movie.
feeling of great admiration or excitement
She had stars in her eyes when she met her favorite actor.
special traits or talent making someone likely to become famous
She has the star quality that draws everyone's attention.
standout performance by an entertainer
Her star turn in the musical earned rave reviews..
experiencing good fortune or luck
She felt under a lucky star after winning the lottery.
make a wish when seeing a shooting star
She wished upon a star for happiness.
father of a military member who died in service
He is a gold star father, having lost his son in the war.
celebrity expected to attract large audiences and revenue
The director cast a bankable star to ensure box office success.
movie or show designed to highlight a star
The new film is a star vehicle for the lead actor.
famous actor known for movie roles
The film star attended the movie premiere.
of the best quality or excellence
The restaurant received a five-star review.
symbol of excellence or achievement
She received a gold star for her perfect test score.
special appearance by a well-known person in a performance or event
A famous athlete was the guest star at the charity event.
with exceptional brilliance or success
He performed like a star in the competition.
famous actor known for leading film roles
Leonardo DiCaprio is a movie star.
Origin of star
Old English, steorra (star)
Examples of star in a sentence
The star shone brightly in the early morning sky. The restaurant received a three-star rating. She gave the movie a four-star review. The actor became a star overnight. He's a rising star in the tech world. Cut out a red star for the poster.
The quilt has a blue star in each corner. He will star in the upcoming action film. They are set to star in a new TV series. The new movie stars several award-winning actors. The festival will star local bands and artists. Star any questions you want to discuss later. The editor starred the strongest submissions. The artist starred the canvas with gold paint. She starred the invitations with glittering stickers. She received star treatment at the hotel. The star student won several awards. The star player led the team to victory. Her star performance earned her a standing ovation. The star actor gave an interview. She wore a star outfit to the event.
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- French:étoile, interpréter, ...
- German:Stern, die Hauptrolle spielen, ...
- Italian:stella, protagonizzare, ...
- Spanish:astro, protagonizar, ...
- Portuguese:estrela, protagonizar, ...
- Chinese:星星, 主演, ...
- Japanese:星, 主演する, ...
- Arabic:نَجْم, قام بدور البطولة, ...
- Hebrew:כּוֹכָב, לְכַכֵּב, ...
- Russian:звезда, играть главную роль, ...
- Ukrainian:зірка, грати головну роль, ...
- Hindi:तारा, मुख्य भूमिका निभाना, ...
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