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 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 The show is scheduled to end Sunday and hit the road for a European tour, beginning with a star turn in the September opening of the glitzy new Faro Santander museum in Spain, Mexico’s onetime colonial overlord. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Coach Carlo Ancelotti will be hoping for another star turn from Vinícius Júnior, who scored two against Scotland last time out and has four in total. — David Hickey, NBC news, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for star turn

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Noun

Compared to Chalamet, another leading man with great range but more naked ambition than Pattinson, the British star’s self-effacing personality comes across as more endearing, Weekman believes.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
As De Noche is revived following the casting of a new leading man, Christine Vachon is happy with the new version of the film.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Aug. 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

Next is educating parents, principals and school boards on the changes.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The district sent an email to principals Tuesday night, obtained by the Tribune, asking school leaders to rank their most critical staffing needs in an effort to restore some positions.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of principal

Noun

Amziah hands off the honey plant to Kateri as McConaughey, the Oscar-winning movie star, hands off the film to newcomer LookingGlass, in her very first movie role.

— Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2026
Earlier in the night, Pallister beat Canadian star Summer McIntosh for gold in the 200–meter freestyle.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

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