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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

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Now, Michael B Jordan - fresh from winning best actor at the Oscars for Sinners - is starring in and directing an updated take on the film for a new generation.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Another of Hoover's novels, Verity, is now being adapted as a film starring Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett and Anne Hathaway.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

His next new show for Paramount+, “Frisco King” starring Samuel L. Jackson, will debut later this year or early 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Tom Rothman, president and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, unveiled two posters for the latest Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, set to hit American theaters on July 31.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“Feel free to mingle with one another. Don’t forget: only you can put the friend in friendly competition. There’s a refreshments table on that back wall, starring my famous sweet tea, of course.”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy