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starring

[stahr-ing] / ˈstɑr ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
featuring
Synonyms
STRONG
displaying headlining highlighting presenting promoting pushing recommending showing turning
WEAK
calling attention to drawing attention to giving center stage to making much of pointing up showing off turning the spotlight on

Example Sentences

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One of the studio’s biggest franchises is the “Spider-Man” universe, which includes both live-action films starring actors like Tom Holland and the Oscar-winning animated “Spider-Verse” movies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The spoof disaster movie Airplane!, starring Leslie Nielsen, has been widely acclaimed since its release in 1980.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A new revival of “Death of a Salesman,” starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, is in previews on Broadway.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

And since the app allowed people to upload their own faces, they were suddenly making short, crazy films starring themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He squeezes my hand tighter, and we all continue to watch this family, fascinated, like they’re actors starring in a movie.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan