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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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Christopher and his brother were both in the 2023 Broadway revival of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” starring Josh Groban.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In addition to starring, Abdul-Mateen is an executive producer on the series, and says he took a direct approach to his behind-the-scenes role.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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

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

She half wondered if she was starring in a movie, or dreaming, or maybe even dreaming about starring in a movie.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway