star turn

noun

Definition of star turnnext
chiefly British
as in leading man

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Recent Examples of star turn The previously stoic pope is drawing huge crowds and seems to be making a star turn, enthralling the faithful with emotive assurance. — Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 7 June 2026 Both films saw a relatively obscure comedy star turn himself into a major horror director overnight simply by delivering a movie that was brutal, surprising, funny, and endlessly compelling. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 1 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for star turn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for star turn
  1. leading man
  2. leading lady
  3. principal
  4. star
Noun
  • In Fortune’s book, Chiu’s character, the best friend of Matt Cornett’s leading man, plays a much smaller role, which allowed the actor some space to find his own Jordie.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
  • Filming Christopher Nolan’s epic took a toll on its leading man.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Definition of leading man
Noun
  • There comes a point in Elle, Amazon’s Legally Blonde prequel series that essentially has the plot of Frasier, when everything unlocks for our leading lady’s father.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of leading lady
Noun
  • The meeting looked at preparations for the upcoming school year as principals return to their schools this week.
    — Julianna Mejia July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • There was one element that McLaren team principal Andrea Stella highlighted when discussing the trend of form between his drivers at Spa.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of principal
Noun
  • Blackwell is a 3-star prospect who committed to Clemson in May.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Four decades after buying his first ring, Goodall remains the man trusted by boxing’s biggest promoters and biggest stars.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026
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“Star turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star%20turn. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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