How to Use star in a Sentence
- I'm glad we didn't use the tent. It's so much nicer to sleep outside under the stars.
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In this spring wreath, white tulips are the star of the show, but the faux lamb’s ear does all the work to fill it out and fluff it up.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
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The star tight end led the Chiefs in receiving with seven catches for 69 yards and the score.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2023
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But if Neon loves its stars, its heart lies with the nobodies.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2023
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The Shotgun Wedding star wore a cropped white T-shirt paired with slouchy low-rise blue jeans.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 May 2023
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The star received an outpouring of support in the comments of his post.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 17 May 2023
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For many of the film's stars, Barbie was a ubiquitous part of childhood.
—USA TODAY, 10 July 2023
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But as Althoff’s star power grew, so did the critiques.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2024
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The mix of luxury and street style attracted hip-hop artists and NBA stars.
—Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2023
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Yun raised both arms in triumph when Mabry landed and then exchanged a high-five with his star pupil.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2023
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Biggest star encounter in Toronto… The throng of fans chasing Ryan Reynolds.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2023
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But that hasn’t stopped chefs and restaurateurs from opening pizza and pasta palaces in the city of stars.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2024
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But the real star of the show here is the Z-series lens system with its wider base mount, which allows more light to the corners of the sensors.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 24 Nov. 2023
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Soccer’s biggest stars stepped off the pitch and onto the red carpet to attend one of the sport’s most esteemed events last night.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2023
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Spotting a price tag on a Dyson item is like seeing a shooting star (if the shooting star was a blow dryer).
—Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Nov. 2023
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Ohtani’s allegations paint a dark picture of the man who was responsible for many facets of the star’s life in the U.S.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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Give me the basketball star who shanks crucial free throws and the goaltender in hockey who slips and lets the winning slap shot whir by.
—Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 6 June 2023
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Last March, the soccer star spoke out publicly for the first time about his high-profile breakup with Grammy-winning artist.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2024
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But don't expect Leon to follow in Madonna's pop star footsteps any time soon.
—USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
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The Only Murders in the Building star didn’t caption the pics but, really, no words needed.
—Korin Miller, Women's Health, 10 July 2023
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The Ghanaian star is building a truly top-tier oeuvre, and with a new album on deck for this year, there’s plenty more to come.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
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Deep, chocolatey-brown hair is very much having a moment, and the stars have been out in full force over the past few days with their dark locks shining on the red carpet.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2023
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The Citadel star shared photos yesterday on Instagram of the fun outing.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 June 2023
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Phylicia Rashad and Cicely Tyson star in the suspenseful thriller as well.
—Starr Savoy, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2023
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The star took to social media to share her gratitude to those who responded to the emergency.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
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Rather than closing one eye to look at the stars through a telescope, get a full field of view with these giant binoculars designed for the heavens.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2023
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The streamer was quick to order a renewal the next month, with the star taking the stage at the company’s Tudum event to announce a second season.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
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From Kendall Jenner to Gabrielle Union, these 6 stylish stars below offer a variety of styling tips that are easy to replicate.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2023
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The reality star has partnered with Cheez-Its and Hasbro.
—Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 3 Aug. 2023
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Venerated by royalty and Hollywood stars alike, the curvy and speedy Aquarama cost more than the most expensive Rolls-Royce.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
- He starred in both baseball and football when he was in college.
- The new television series stars a famous movie actress.
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India had starred at Florida, the school Richardson passed up on to sign with the Reds.
—Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2023
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Lipa is set to star in Matthew Vaughn’s new movie Argylle.
—Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 1 Nov. 2023
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Jess Salgueiro also stars as Freddy’s pal Eve, who lives across the hall from Frasier and son.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Feb. 2024
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He’s starred in thrillers, heartwarming films, comedies and sci-fi.
—Karlee Van De Venter, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2024
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Sophomore Elijah Paige starred in the Holiday Bowl at left tackle and is expected to reprise the role as the full-time starter.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
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Perhaps, but France was also drowned in a flood of pornography, much of it starring Marie Antoinette.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2023
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There's no deal currently in place for Page to star as Ali, Deadline reported.
—Town & Country, 10 Mar. 2023
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The Idea of You, a new romantic comedy starring Anne Hathaway, is the latest entrant in this genre.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
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Making a movie is hard enough on its own, but writing, directing and starring in the movie is another beast.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2024
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But Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument was able to see the ways that stars and star clusters can shape galactic structure.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 17 Feb. 2023
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Taxpayers foot the bill for politicians to star in their own reality shows.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 16 Feb. 2023
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Better Call Saul, guest starring in seasons 2 through 6.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2023
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Ralphie, these ad campaigns now star well before the game itself, sometimes weeks in advance.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2023
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Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams starred in the fan-favorite 2004 film adaptation that remains one of the highest-grossing romantic dramas of all time.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2023
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Will one of them become the latest player from an Alabama high school or college to star for an NFL champion?
—Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 11 Feb. 2023
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Their crash and burn is inevitable from the start, not just to those who’ve seen the 1962 film the musical is based on, starring Jack Lemon and Lee Remick, but to anyone familiar with the concept of addiction.
—Naveen Kumar, Washington Post, 29 Jan. 2024
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In the commercial, the two come together for a game of golf—which quickly becomes a display of strength not for the former Denver Broncos tight end, but the Bad Boys star instead.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Feb. 2024
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Kutcher and Witherspoon may star as friends-to-lovers in the new romantic comedy Your Place or Mine, but on the red carpet, the costars look more like strangers who kind of hate each other.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2023
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He is set to star alongside Sinqua Walls in the remake of the 1992 film as a former basketball player who suffered injuries that affect his career.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 11 Feb. 2023
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Jimin is the second Korean recording artist to star in a Tiffany advertising campaign.
—Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2023
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Ferreira will no longer be starring in the hit HBO series after a drastic reduction in screen time during season two.
—Vulture, 3 Apr. 2023
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The company last month said comedian Maya Rudolph would take the candies’ place as the brand’s spokesperson and would star in its Super Bowl advertising.
—Megan Graham, WSJ, 13 Feb. 2023
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After a high-stepping interlude from Stirling and her dance troupe, the country stars combined their voices in harmony for the final verse.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2023
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The film is written, directed by and stars Jia Ling, China’s top-grossing female filmmaker.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 10 Feb. 2024
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Meg’s also been busy elevating her acting chops, as she’s set to star in the Safdie brothers’ upcoming Netflix film.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2024
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She was originally only meant to star in one episode before the character became a standout villain of her own.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2023
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Last summer, the brand called back several of its models from over the years, including Hailey, to star in an epic photo shoot introducing its Icon Line.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
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Kathryn Newton stars as Lisa, an odd outcast with a slasher movie-ready tragic backstory and a predilection for hanging out in the cemetery, leaving trinkets at the grave of a handsome young dead guy.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2024
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Who are the candidates for all-star guards in the East?
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2022
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The grind of the game grizzles more than a few and star power fades.
—Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2022
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Donovyn Hunter, the star senior guard of the No. 2 Panthers, could sense it too.
—Shane Hoffmann, oregonlive, 10 Mar. 2023
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In 2017, her co-star Kyle Richards was the victim of a similar crime.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2022
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Steve Burton is mourning the loss of his friend and co-star Sonya Eddy.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2022
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Medavoy wanted to go straight to Depp, who had the most star power of the three actors.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 5 Dec. 2022
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Chardonnay is the star white grape of the region—except in the subregion of Saint-Bris.
—Lettie Teague, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022
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As for who would play the younger version of him, Perry quipped that his 17 Again co-star Zac Efron could take on the role.
—Katherine Schaffstall, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2022
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Four days later, Lake is the star warm-up speaker at a Trump rally in Mesa.
—Ruby Cramer, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Oct. 2022
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Her co-star Sigourney Weaver clocked in at more than six minutes.
—John Jurgensen, WSJ, 8 Dec. 2022
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The franchise may look to a star Japanese pitcher to help turn things around.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2023
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Once inside at the premiere, Kelsey caught up with co-star Mo Brings Plenty.
—Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 4 Dec. 2022
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She is set to be a star witness at Bankman-Fried’s fraud trial, which begins this week.
—WSJ, 10 Oct. 2023
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Her four-legged co-star cast as canine pal Sandy was played lovable fluffy Chicagoland dog named S’Wheats.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022
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An all-star red carpet fashion show ahead of baseball’s big night.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2022
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Her feud with co-star Kathy Hilton resulted in a battle of words at the reunion last season.
—Marianne Garvey, CNN, 6 Jan. 2023
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Roberts and co-star Nick Nolte famously didn’t get along on set, to the extent that many of their scenes together were filmed with stand-ins.
—Jihane Bousfiha, Time, 19 Oct. 2022
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And her co-star Tyler James Williams was honored to be a small part of her long-overdue celebration.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022
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The Canadian native plays in a celebrity all-star hockey game.
—Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022
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With the fall sports season just winding down, the past few weeks have been filled with championships, all-star games and accolades.
—Melissa Whatley, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2022
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His colleague and co-star Niecy Nash joked about how well Evan got into character.
—Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 31 Oct. 2022
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The new clip opens with Glover and his co-star Zazie Beetz walking out of a liquor store into a downpour of cereal, with the scene growing stranger from there.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2022
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Moore’s co-star Chrissy Metz also weighed in on the snub, coming to Moore’s side in her own Instagram story.
—Carson Burton, Variety, 12 July 2022
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After more than a month of watching from the sidelines, Trump is set to be the star witness in his own $250 million civil fraud trial.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2023
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Eystein Young wrote and directed the film and also shares the producer credits with co-star Irene Nangi.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2022
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Visitors can see area where the two first met that day backstage in 1950, while the Johnny and June Carter Cash dressing room is one of the star attractions of a tour.
—Fox News, 30 Aug. 2022
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Shared on the film’s Twitter page, the clip depicts a tense conversation between Styles and his co-star Florence Pugh.
—Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 24 Aug. 2022
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He's also set to perform at the Stagecoach music festival in late April, on the same day as his co-star Lainey Wilson.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 7 Jan. 2023
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Co-star Lily James hits 5-foot-7 in flats, which corresponds with Pamela Anderson.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2022
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In the footage screened at CinemaCon, Wick was seen punching a wooden post to the point of his knuckles bleeding as co-star Fishburne served as his hype man.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 21 July 2022
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