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
  • The Police Department contends the gunman acted out of fear and self-defense, the statement says, which led him to pull the trigger.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The Selzer poll has been viewed as evidence that pollsters calling the race a dead heat have been acting out of a desire to seek safety in numbers following the shock 2016 election result that failed to spot latent support for Trump.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of act out
Verb
  • That’s tops amongst a group of Wild players who have performed tremendously this season for a team that has allowed a league-low 1.3 five-on-five goals per game.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
  • During training at a military battalion in the remote jungle, Freddy (18) performs all the rites of passage required to gain respect – Fighting, talking tough, putting up with the rigid schedule – but finally confronting his true identity.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of perform
Verb
  • Perhaps agreeable when very narrowly defined, the commissioner does not interpret his comments in such a way.
    Chloe Berger, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
  • By leveraging natural language processing and machine learning, these AI assistants can interpret user intent, providing contextual support across various business functions.
    Ravi Laudya, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of interpret
Verb
  • Akana's mother, Joselyn, played for Hawaii from 1993-96.
    Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • As a student ambassador for Wolf Lab, Bailey plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between students and innovative learning experiences, fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration.
    Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of play
Verb
  • But across three seasons, Mayor of Kingstown has been one of the most consistently compelling of Sheridan’s shows, with a fresh take on crime and punishment in a dying Rust Belt town.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The San Francisco 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks at 1:05 p.m. PDT on Sunday, Nov. 17 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
    Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of take on
Verb
  • The cranberry filling also acts as a delicious cake topper.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Hunters may be able to kill a large number of turkeys as a result of this risky behavior, however, after a while, the birds may soon learn to stop acting so rashly, evolving over time to be more risk-averse.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 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 High School Musical alum portrayed real-life serial killer Ted Bundy in Netflix's Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.
    Lydia Price, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • And then came Maria, which chronicles the story of opera singer Maria Callas, who is portrayed in the film by Angelina Jolie.
    Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of portray
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