star quality

noun

: the talent, looks, etc., needed to become a star
The producers are looking for someone with star quality.

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Osorio has shown individual brilliance and star quality, but at a lower level and different style of division than the Premier League. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 While Telluride is prized for its intimacy and Toronto for its populist appeal, the value proposition for Venice has always been its star quality. Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 That star quality, coupled with the quality of the products, has helped the brand grow beyond just its famous cofounder. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Perhaps the clearest demonstration of his star quality is Adam Wingard’s The Guest, a thriller that has achieved cult status since its 2014 release. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for star quality

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“Star quality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/star%20quality. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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