STAR TURN Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

star turn

noun

Definition of star turn

chiefly British

as in leading man

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Recent Examples of star turn Miles Teller has been in Cannes promoting his star turn in James Gray’s competition title Paper Tiger, but the star continues to be shy about press junkets after a September 2015 Esquire magazine profile. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026 In some ways, Potgieter has been prepping for his star turn for his entire life. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 May 2026 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for star turn

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Noun

With all the drama surrounding outgoing coach Jamahl Mosley, the switch to Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney as leading man could have the Magic off the mat in no time.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
Howard Stern and Beth Ostrosky As a longtime friend of the radio host, Kelly Ripa's leading man officiated the 2008 ceremony, which also included a performance by Billy Joel and a raunchy roast delivered by Chevy Chase.

— Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of leading man

Noun

Off Campus’ leading lady Hannah Wells asks her hockey playing beau Garrett Graham in the second episode of the soap romance drama.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
As the matriarch of the Partridge family, Shirley Jones was unquestionably the leading lady of the series.

— Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of leading lady

Noun

At halftime on the field of play at the New York New Jersey Stadium, megawatt stars including Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and Justin Bieber will take to the stage, co-signing a handful of designers.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Fans suspected something was off when star and producer Blake Lively and costar-director Justin Baldoni abstained from doing joint press — or even being photographed together — during the film's promotional tour.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

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