star student
Example Sentences
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He first made his name in L.A. as a gifted pianist and as the star student of the composer Ingolf Dahl at the University of Southern California.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Seven-year-old Delilah, formerly a star student, has become defiant and uninterested in completing her schoolwork.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2023
The acclaimed ABC sitcom was primed to be the star student of the fall TV season as it headed into its third season.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023
Mitsumi, the star student of her small seaside town, moves to Tokyo to attend an elite prep school.
From New York Times • May 10, 2023
Most every girl is a star student, loves her friends and family, hopes for world peace.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
