as in leading man
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Recent Examples of star turn
Easily the riskiest entry of the year so far, this expensive — $200 million but who’s counting — Amazon MGM Studios gamble, powered by Ryan Gosling’s star turn as a lonely astronaut, has made $573 million globally, justifying its steep costs.
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Imrie, fresh from a star turn on Celebrity Traitors UK, The Paper star Gbemisola Ikumelo and Colin Morgan (Belfast) have boarded the new season, joining an ensemble with Darren Boyd (Down Cemetery Road), Siân Brooke (Blue Lights) and Phil Davis (Vera Drake).
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
That kind of star turn has a long precedent for receiving awards love, particularly when biopics become showcases for actors.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Pahlavi’s star turn in Texas showcased both the appeal and the limitations of his project.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Imrie, fresh from a star turn on Celebrity Traitors UK, The Paper star Gbemisola Ikumelo and Colin Morgan (Belfast) have boarded the new season, joining an ensemble with Darren Boyd (Down Cemetery Road), Siân Brooke (Blue Lights) and Phil Davis (Vera Drake).
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
That kind of star turn has a long precedent for receiving awards love, particularly when biopics become showcases for actors.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Pahlavi’s star turn in Texas showcased both the appeal and the limitations of his project.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for star turn
Noun
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Since Chess opened in November 2025, Christopher’s performance as Anatoly has transformed him from one of Broadway’s most respected utility players into a full-fledged leading man.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Goldstein co-wrote the script with fellow Ted Lasso co-creator Joe Kelly and penned it specifically for Lopez, while also putting himself in the leading man role.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Kilpatrick is Deborah’s peer, though our leading lady would probably prefer to not have any of those, though her aesthetic is not one that Ava’s boss understands.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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As the next sequence introduces our leading lady, Maddie (Lou Llobell), larger themes enter the picture with her.—
Elena Lazic,
Variety,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Then-principal Frederica Wilson organized a student letter writing campaign to the county commissioners, asking them to close the plant.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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There are other characters who offer luminous assistance, but these are the principals in a musical tale built around Ali’s central relationships.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Noun
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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After its recent $50 million expansion, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba is the star of the Mayakoba development in Playa del Carmen, with 34 private beachfront pool suites and a brand-new beach club with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Star turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star%20turn. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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