star (in)

verb

Definition of star (in)next
as in to pose (as)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for star (in)
  1. act out
  2. perform
  3. interpret
  4. play
  5. take on
  6. act
  7. ham
  8. portray
Verb
  • Though no illnesses have been reported so far, the recalling company has acted out of an abundance of caution.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • There are concerns in the law enforcement community that these writings could cause others to act out in a similar capacity, those officials said.
    NBC News, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of act out
Verb
  • Vistra has more than tripled in value to become the second best performing stock in the S & P 500 this year, outpacing chip powerhouse Nvidia and trailing only Palantir Technologies .
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Then, on a daily basis, a batch analysis is performed, the results being delivered to in-house cyber security experts to review.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of perform
Verb
  • Caroline Ransom Williams brought Egypt to the people, organizing and interpreting the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Egyptian collection as well as developing new copying techniques for use in the field.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
  • He was joined onstage by Don Was as well as the late Phil Lesh’s grandson Grahame to interpret the track off 1970’s American Beauty.
    Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of interpret
Verb
  • Jamaal Jarrett, 6-5 and 350 pounds, played in 11 games this as a true sophomore for Georgia this season and recorded 3 tackles.
    Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 16 Dec. 2024
  • After Iowa State, UConn will play its last game before the holiday break against No. 7 USC at the XL Center on Saturday (8 p.m., FOX).
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of play
Verb
  • Outlook: The sophomore was expected to take on a more significant role on the team next season, particularly with the departures of starters Ethan Barr and Deshawn Pace.
    Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The Kansas City Chiefs are set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Christmas Day showdown that could lock up the No. 1 seed for the reigning Super Bowl champions.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of take on
Verb
  • The uncertainties have acted as a deterrent, especially for scientists in the early stages of their careers.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But in between blockbusters, Elordi has also acted in small Netflix romantic dramas, artsy indies, and a certain erotic thriller alongside Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of act
Verb
  • Episode writer Zachary Reiter knows exactly how to ham up the calm before the storm, warming us up with sentimental moments (like a mother preparing her son for his first date) and frisky foreshadowing (of course there’s a couple getting it on in the bathroom).
    Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
  • In honor of the Games’ host country this year, the star opted for a vintage, Parisian cabaret-style performance, hamming up her movements with every opportunity.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 July 2024
Definition of ham
Verb
  • The Full House alum will portray law enforcement officer Lieutenant Bishop in the upcoming procedural drama On Call.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement The new footage also offers glimpses of Superman’s civilian persona, Clark Kent, bustling into the offices of the Daily Planet, as well as his colleague Lois Lane (portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan) and nemesis Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult).
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of portray
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