star-mak·er
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variants:
or starmaker
plural star-makers or starmakers
Definition of star-maker
: someone or something that creates a star
especially
: a person or performance that makes or helps to make someone a star in the entertainment industry
As producer and/or director, Judd Apatow is nothing less than a starmaker, elevating the careers of Steve Carell ("The 40-Year-Old Virgin"), Kristen Wiig ("Bridesmaids") and many more into legit movie stardom. — Matt Pais Jay Leno said he's looking forward to being a star-maker for young comedians on his new prime-time show. — Lynn Elber … Miller has no regrets. Unlike those other roles, her part in "Sister Act" is a star-maker. — Mark Kennedy
Other Words from star-maker
star-making
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ˈstär-ˌmā-kiŋ
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or less commonly starmaking adjective
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or less commonly starmaking adjective
a star-making performance/role
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“Star-maker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/star-maker. Accessed 7 May. 2021.
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