STARLET Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

starlet

noun

Definition of starlet

as in actress

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Recent Examples of starlet But Rodrigo, one-time Disney Channel starlet, knows better than to let herself be reduced to that girl who makes talky retro pop-punk. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026 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 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

The film was nominated for five Oscars, with Angela Bassett’s nomination for best supporting actress marking the first time any actor in a Marvel film was nominated for an Academy Award.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
Who the actress is playing has been kept a total mystery, a rarity for the type of movie that often advertises its villains as much as its heroes.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of actress

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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

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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

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Noun

As the teams rotate through all the stations, Kaylin is under a lot of pressure as first the only guesser, then the only artist, then the only performer.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026
But as an international performer navigating US visa restrictions, Broadway was not immediately accessible to her.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

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