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 8 Oct. 2026.

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