Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A manufacturers' name for the refining of crude metallic antimony by which the purified metal exhibits on solidification a starlike crystalline surface.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective of, relating to, or in the manner of a
star - verb Present participle of
star . - verb That which has the specified
actor or actors, especially those in lead roles, in its cast. - noun The action of the verb to star.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective indicating the most important performer or role
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Examples
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Quality books in the mid range getting gutted and dumped in favor of yet another title starring Green Lantern or Batman?
BLUE BEETLE: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Floppies Rogers 2008
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If you'd like to add a comment about what you call the starring appendage ... go for it. spring - fall
wilberteets Diary Entry wilberteets 2005
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The book and 2000 movie of the same title starring Christian Bale center on a "Wall Street banker who's also a serial killer."
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The book and 2000 movie of the same title starring Christian Bale center on a "Wall Street banker who's also a serial killer."
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"Some audiences may be familiar with the 1982 film of the same title starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds, but the stage version of this musical is much funnier, faster-paced and enjoyable for audiences," said Paul Wickline, COC theatre department chair and director of the production.
Mom's Corner 2010
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Co-starring is Andy Milonakis who used to have a show on MTV.
Boing Boing 2009
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Presumption was staged, and especially since the famous Universal Frankenstein starring Boris
In Popular Culture 2010
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Can you see value in starring results, or is that what bookmarks are for?
Google Replaces SearchWiki With Stars For Customised Search | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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“The Great Buck Howard” - A tender look at the life of an illusionist, based on the life of The Amazing Kreskin starring John Malkovich.
Michael Moore’s Top 20 Movies of 2009 and Why The Hurt Locker is “Very Political” | /Film 2010
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Shana Feste was working as a nanny when she received the news that Pierce Brosnan was interested in starring in her debut feature “The Greatest.”
Current Movie Reviews, Independent Movies - Film Threat 2009
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