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Recent Examples of star turn
Five different characters sing their hearts out, and each performer meets the vocal and emotional demands of their star turn with both power and subtlety.
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
But the greatest star turn of all comes from Cardi B.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
The Rookie creator Alexi Hawley, who co-wrote the episode with Brynn Malone, spoke to Deadline about Seth’s return, Krumholtz’s creepy murderer, and how The Rookie‘s popularity with young viewers helped get the Numb3rs and Oppenheimer star for the guest star turn.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Peyton Watson’s temporary star turn for the Nuggets has officially captured national attention.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
But the greatest star turn of all comes from Cardi B.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
The Rookie creator Alexi Hawley, who co-wrote the episode with Brynn Malone, spoke to Deadline about Seth’s return, Krumholtz’s creepy murderer, and how The Rookie‘s popularity with young viewers helped get the Numb3rs and Oppenheimer star for the guest star turn.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Peyton Watson’s temporary star turn for the Nuggets has officially captured national attention.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for star turn
Noun
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Consider, too, that as much as Chalamet’s Oscar narrative rested on his status as Hollywood’s new favorite A-lister, Jordan has been a bankable leading man for even longer, one who’s increasingly proving himself as a filmmaker as well.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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More surprisingly, the checklist of stunts does lend itself to the film-with-in-the-film’s ever-unfolding, ad hoc script, with the boys wearing a very funny cut-out of Darby’s face to give the illusion of a leading man holding it all together.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This comes as The Bachelorette was meant to have a triumphant return this year after being parked last year with a big star as the leading lady for the first time.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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In truth, this sociopathic leading lady should be unlikeable.—
Rebecca Cope,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For example, a school principal may not lead a prayer at a mandatory school assembly.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Shane Hesson, principal of Endeavor Real Estate Group, told the Star-Telegram that Chipotle will be one of four retailers going into the Morado on Berry development.—
Ella Gonzales
March 20,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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On this Wednesday’s episode of The Run-Through, Doja Cat—Vogue’s April cover star and the host of the second annual Vogue Vintage Market—calls in from her dining room in Los Angeles.—
Alexandra Di Palma,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Royals star Maikel Garcia shined on the national stage.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Star turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star%20turn. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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