starring role

Example Sentences

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Most notably, Christianity regularly has a starring role in the work of Dolce & Gabbana.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

He bears a very strong resemblance to KJ Apa, the New Zealand-born actor best-known for his starring role in huge Netflix series Riverdale.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

In the starring role is Jaafar Jackson, the popstar's nephew.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

The accomplished Opera Philadelphia Chorus has the starring role in the 80-minute opera.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Nancy remembered that an understudy was someone who learned a starring role in case he or she might have to be a substitute at the last minute.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene