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star
indicating the most important performer or role
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adjective
indicating the most important performer or role
“the leading man”
noun
the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub
noun
a star-shaped character * used in printing
noun
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
noun
any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night
noun
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
noun
a performer who receives prominent billing
noun
an actor who plays a principal role
noun
a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
verb
mark with an asterisk
“Linguists star unacceptable sentences”
verb
be the star in a performance
verb
feature as the star
“The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man”
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the leading man
prima ballerina
prima donna
a star figure skater
the starring role
Linguists star unacceptable sentences
The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man
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