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starring

The correct spelling is starring.

How to pronounce starring

verb

Say it like: Sta-rri-ng

The correct spelling is starring. To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program. For example: "Charlton Heston had a starring role in Ben-Hur."

Usage Examples

Charlton Heston had a starring role in Ben-Hur.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.
  2. 2.To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.
  3. 3.To mark with a star or asterisk.
  4. 4.To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.
  5. 5.To shine like a star.

noun

  1. 1.The action of the verb to star.

adjective

  1. 1.Performing as a star; having the leading role.

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