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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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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

This “Mummy” turns its back on the spirit of the adventure films starring Brendan Fraser and seeks an all-out horror effect with a well-deserved R rating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Dexter: Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will be starring in the role of 007, with the game's main villain, Bawma, being played by US singer Lenny Kravitz.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

There could—and would—be sequels starring his cohorts: Specialist Manny Loco and Privatejasper Jacks and the rest.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green