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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
  • Jo, raised by her grandmother, is hyperactive, wild, free-spirited, and a talented artist but often acts out in school.
    — Parents, Parents, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Those include the harrowing night terrors Tony begins to experience — intense, frightening nightmares that cause people with Parkinson’s to violently act out in their sleep.
    — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of act out
Verb
  • The victim fell to the ground and stopped breathing and had to have CPR performed by bystanders, the report says.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • David Pakman examines just how far the need to perform for digital spectators has seeped into real life.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of perform
Verb
  • Over the next several years, its members gradually moved from performers interpreting someone else’s vision to active participants in shaping their own.
    — Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • They should not be interpreted as personal endorsements or guarantees.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of interpret
Verb
  • Nonetheless, bonds have played an integral if underappreciated part in humankind’s evolution from subsistence farming to the modern era.
    — Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Haskins played the iconic principal in the long-running series from start to end.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of play
Verb
  • Superman and Batman might be one of the DC Universe’s most famous partnerships, but Robert Pattinson is officially ending speculation that his take on Bruce Wayne would fit in the cinematic world created by James Gunn.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The handblown-glass antler chandelier by LWSN offers a fresh take on alpine design.
    — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of take on
Verb
  • The 30-year-old actress, who was named the Chinese brand ambassador for Kors last March, made her acting debut at 10 and has played numerous roles in historical, fantasy and romantic dramas.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Enter the bent-hoop, non-electronic robot that looks like an earring and acts like a sprite in a video game, jumping forever as powered by infrared light.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 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
  • Varga was best known for creating and portraying GWAR’s Sexecutioner character, beginning in 1985.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Naturally, living individuals portrayed in movies and on TV will have opinions on characters who take their likeness.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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