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starred

/stɑːrd/ /stɑrd/

Meanings
verb
To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.

Examples :

"Simple: "My sister starred in the school play." Slightly more descriptive: "The actor starred in the new action movie." "
entertainment

Related Words

Illustration descriptive

descriptive noun

/dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/

(grammar) An adjective (or other descriptive word)

"The descriptive words in the student's essay painted a vivid picture of the historical event. "

Illustration restaurant

restaurant noun

/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

Illustration spotlight

spotlight noun

/ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/ /ˈspɑtˌlaɪt/

A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.

"The spotlight shone on Sarah during her presentation in the school auditorium. "

Illustration glittering

glittering verb

/ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/

To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.

"a glittering sword"

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration bespangle

bespangle verb

/bɪˈspæŋɡəl/

To cover something with spangles.

"She decided to bespangle her daughter's dance costume with hundreds of tiny silver sequins. "

Illustration radiating

radiating verb

/ˈreɪdiˌeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈreɪdiˌeɪɾɪŋ/

To extend, send or spread out from a center like radii.

"The sun was radiating warmth throughout the entire park. "

Illustration performer

performer noun

/pəˈfɔːmə/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/

One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.

"The talented performer captivated the audience with her captivating dance routine. "

Illustration questions

questions noun

/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration headliner

headliner noun

/ˈhɛdˌlaɪnɚ/

The headlining band or performer at a concert or similar event; the best-known and first billed musician, comedian, etc., often performing as the final act of the evening.

"The headliner at the music festival this year is Beyoncé. "

Illustration entertainment

entertainment noun

/ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/

An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

"The school's annual talent show was a great source of entertainment for the students and families. "

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superhero noun

/s(j)upə(ɹ)hɪɹoʊ/

Any kind of fantasy/science fiction crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature.

"My little brother loves superheroes like Superman and Batman. "