star (in)

verb

Definition of star (in)next
as in to pose (as)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for star (in)
  1. act out
  2. perform
  3. interpret
  4. play
  5. take on
  6. act
  7. ham
  8. portray
Verb
  • Whether defendant Tyler Robinson acted out of political animus could be key for prosecutors seeking the death penalty — or for his attorneys in taking that punishment off the table.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Whether defendant Tyler Robinson acted out of political animus could be key for prosecutors seeking the death penalty - or for his attorneys in taking that punishment off the table.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of act out
Verb
  • It was developed through the Midpoint Series Launch and is a Cold War thriller about the career of Latvian surgeon Viktors Kalnbērzs, who performed the Soviet Union’s first gender-affirming surgery in Riga in the early 1970s.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Music is also a big component, with 10 bands on two stages performing each day.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of perform
Verb
  • The look at Anthony Bourdain’s early years (much of it liberally interpreted) expanded nicely after doing robust business in limited release.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 23 Aug. 2026
  • So that’s a really positive way to interpret this experience.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of interpret
Verb
  • The service got its name from the original Mechanical Turk, an 18th century chess-playing robot that was actually controlled by a human chess master.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Music, David said, plays a significant role in his recovery process.
    — Bianna Golodryga, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of play
Verb
  • The rest of the lunar surface may take on an eerie reddish-orange hue, creating an impressive 'almost blood moon'.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Plessi was best known for engaging history and tradition with the digital, creating installations that took on an architecture of their own.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of take on
Verb
  • This fortress provides security and structure, creating the freedom to act decisively.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Browns should not act surprised that the fans booed Watson, who’s obviously not surprised himself.
    — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of act
Verb
  • In 2023, Galitzine hammed it up as Jeff, a high school quarterback in Bottoms, co-starring Rachel Sennott, who also co-wrote the film.
    — Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
  • Anna Faris and Regina Hall ham it up alongside Marlon and Shawn Wayans.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Definition of ham
Verb
  • Tawfik will be perfect to portray the character’s inner struggle.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Gilderoy Lockhart is a major character in the second book, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, who was portrayed in the second movie by Kenneth Branagh.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of portray
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“Star (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star%20%28in%29. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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