starring

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4 meanings of starring

1
verbtransitive
Having a certain actor in a main role of a movie or show.
The movie starring my favorite actor comes out next week.
She watched a show starring two famous singers.
Similarfeaturing, showcasing
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2
adjective
Playing the main part in a movie, play, or show.
She landed her first starring role in a school play.
He dreamed of a starring part in a big movie.
Similarleading, lead, principal
Oppositesupporting, minor
3
verb
Present participle of star. Use this form for the -ing version, as in something happening now.
She is starring in a new comedy this season.
They are starring together for the first time.
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4
noununcountable
The act of having or being the main actor in a show or movie.
The starring of a famous singer boosted ticket sales.
Her starring in the lead role surprised everyone.
Similarcasting

starring is a form of star

star, verb: To be the main actor in a film or show, or to have someone as the main actor. Full entry

Forms: starstars he/she/itstarring -ing formstarred past tense, past participle
Spelling: star → starring: double the r, add -ing

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