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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

To me, there’s no greater joy than watching an actor who has been working but not gotten that starring role, walk into something that’s so tailor-made.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The story of the sinking later became an Oscar-winning film starring Leonardo Di Caprio and Kate Winslet.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

“So I take it this isn’t your first feature film starring an Indian wedding,” he remarks dryly.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed