Synonyms

starring

American

[stahr-ing] / ˈstɑr ɪŋ /

adjective

featured or celebrated as a star in a movie, on a sports team, etc..

He was already the starring quarterback on his high school football team, which was on its way to a state championship.
(of a character or role) leading, central, or primary.

The earliest performance I can remember is when I played the starring role in a drama called The Littlest Angel at church.
As the town’s largest employer, the university also plays a starring role in the local economy.
featuring a specified performer.

They didn't give a beginner a starring movie when I started acting 18 years ago.

Etymology

Origin of starring

star ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Stanley Druckenmiller says artificial intelligence is no longer playing a starring role in his investments, as he focuses more on hard assets like copper and a more diversified portfolio of stocks.

From MarketWatch

In addition to starring in the film, Majors will also serve as an executive producer, the entertainment outlet reported.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, that vision -- starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones -- is up for four Oscars, including the coveted best picture prize.

From Barron's

Rasheed can do a pretty great British accent and boasts a relaxed and natural confidence honed from starring in his own comedy skits on YouTube.

From Los Angeles Times

Lucid named Chalamet as its global brand ambassador last year and tapped director James Mangold to shoot a short film starring the actor and featuring the Gravity SUV.

From Los Angeles Times

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