Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starring (in)
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Emotional humans acting out conflicts will never be able to operate a society that values life, liberty and the pursuit of universal happiness.—
Roger Van Zanen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026 -
There are also stud shooters for kids who want to get hands-on with acting out an epic battle.—
Kim Snaith,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rocky, who has explored his sartorial aspirations in recent years by cochairing the 2025 Met Gala and taking on positions at Ray-Ban and Puma, was on trial a year ago for a 2021 shooting involving former friend A$AP Relli.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kimber White, president of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, credited Congress for taking on housing.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian sailors are interpreting operational instructions, manuals and logs for their Sri Lankan counterparts.—
Bharatha Mallawarachi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The performances play as variations on a theme — musicians interpreting the same songbook standard in a different key.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Starring (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starring%20%28in%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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