STARLET Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

starlet

noun

Definition of starlet

as in actress

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Recent Examples of starlet This new accessory found mainstream appeal in the 1920s, coinciding nicely with the rise of the film industry, whose stars and starlets soon made the protective eyewear a bonafide fashion trend. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2026 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo centers on reclusive, iconic Hollywood starlet Evelyn Hugo, who enlists unknown reporter Monique Grant to write her tell-all book, which will chronicle her life story and rise to fame during the golden age of Hollywood. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026 Chelsea starlet Kendry Paez, who is on loan at River Plate, is in the 26-man squad and looking to add to his 25 caps. — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 1 June 2026 John Ahlhauser spent 30 minutes capturing seven photos of the up-and-coming starlet. — Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for starlet

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Noun

Related Stories Gautam took best actress for her role in the film.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 July 2026
In 1999, the then-18-year-old actress enrolled at Harvard University.

— Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Definition of actress

Noun

And she’d been turned off by the idea of using actors when only older men responded to her online casting calls that explained the activities of the day.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of actor

Noun

Broadway's glittering lights have always beckoned aspiring thespians and avid theatergoers to New York, and the city's ever exciting theatre scene is far from simply resting on its laurels.

— Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
Zendaya counted her sixth Emmy nom for the final season of Euphoria with a Best Actress Drama Series nod; the Spider-Man and Dune thespian already has two at home, with Drama Series Actress wins in 2020 and 2022 on HBO’s edgy HBO young-adult series.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 8 July 2026

Definition of thespian

Noun

Argentina’s wily, extroverted goalkeeper, Emiliano Martínez, was its standout performer, repelling some, spilling others.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
She was hailed as a natural politician, a performer from a young age who had starred in music and theater productions.

— Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

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