starring
English meaning: Starring
Definition
To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.
Example
“She landed a starring role in a major Hollywood film.”
Another example: “The new thriller, starring two Oscar winners, opens next week.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Present participle of 'star', meaning to have the leading role in a film, play, or show ('a film starring...'), or, of a performer, to be the main attraction. Neutral register, common in entertainment and reviews.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'star' (a celebrity performer), an extension of the astronomical sense; the theatrical use dates from the early 19th century.
Synonyms
- featuring
- headlining
- leading
- top-billing
Related Words
- babu
- remake
- carson
- burt
- screenplay
- roles
- directed
- kim
- joan
- jennifer
Common Collocations
- starring role
- film starring
- co-starring
- starring as
- movie starring
- starring alongside
Word Forms
star (v & n); starred; starring; star (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- Language
- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
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