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 Bertinelli, now 66, estimated the photoshoot’s year to be 1979, four years into her star turn as wisecracking teen Barbara Cooper on One Day at a Time. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Aug. 2026 The monarch’s star turn has changed the places along the more northerly parts of its route as well. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 Damon is rugged and haunting in this absolute star turn as Odysseus, who, in a departure from the wilier original, is written as a true-hearted hero whose primary flaw was his unwavering loyalty to his men and his family. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026 Even before Burns’ recent star turn, Greene noted how much the two have in common and has been willing to share his knowledge with his younger teammate. — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for star turn

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Noun

With his eccentric fashion sense and dance moves, lovelorn almost-leading man Duckie remains one of teen cinema’s most memorable characters.

— Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2026
After years of guest-starring roles on the small screen, Skerritt eventually transitioned to television as a leading man, playing Sheriff Jimmy Brock in Picket Fences.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of leading man

Noun

Fellow singer-songwriter Amber Mark coifed her hair and sported a suit to channel Penny’s love interest, Seaweed, while Carpenter’s bestie Paloma Sandoval channeled leading lady Tracy Turnblad.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2026
The show’s leading lady, Clare Foster, also earned a nomination for Best Actress in a Musical.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of leading lady

Noun

Cothiere sought to contrast her positions with Wilson, who holds a place in Florida’s history with the school choice movement as the founding principal and CEO of the state’s first charter school.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Darbinyan, a private school principal and small-business owner, focused on homelessness, infrastructure improvements and support for local businesses.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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Antetokounmpo’s Heat co-star Bam Adebayo scored just four points in Monday’s half before going on to finish with 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the field and 1-of-2 shooting on threes, nine rebounds and four assists.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
The basketball expert also worked on two books with NBA star Charles Barkley.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

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