star turns

noun

plural of star turn, chiefly British
as in leading men

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  1. principals
  2. stars
Noun
  • However, in what could be the first conversation between Ellison and Bonta since the AGs filed their now WGA joined antitrust action on July 13, there is hope on both sides that the principals can at least lower the temperature a tad.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Ten campuses in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will have new principals this year.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of principals
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  • Love was unclear on the reasons for her volte-face, but speculated that Sky had failed to convince Bake Off stars like Paul Hollywood to make the switch.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The character was loosely based on NASCAR driver Tim Richmond, the wildly talented Ohio native who was one of the sport's biggest stars at the time.
    — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of stars
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“Star turns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star%20turns. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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