STAR TURN Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

star turn

noun

Definition of star turn

chiefly British

as in leading man

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Recent Examples of star turn The monarch’s star turn has changed the places along the more northerly parts of its route as well. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 Damon is rugged and haunting in this absolute star turn as Odysseus, who, in a departure from the wilier original, is written as a true-hearted hero whose primary flaw was his unwavering loyalty to his men and his family. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026 Even before Burns’ recent star turn, Greene noted how much the two have in common and has been willing to share his knowledge with his younger teammate. — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 17 July 2026 The show is scheduled to end Sunday and hit the road for a European tour, beginning with a star turn in the September opening of the glitzy new Faro Santander museum in Spain, Mexico’s onetime colonial overlord. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for star turn

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Noun

But there was never a version of the film where Ali wasn’t its leading man.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Golding was the leading man of the hugely popular Crazy Rich Asians (2018), Last Christmas (2019), Monsoon (2020), and Daniela Forever (2024).

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of leading man

Noun

So take the chance to watch this fearlessly brutal movie, featuring a great performance from its leading lady and one of the bloodiest climaxes in horror history.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
Yet, Misty’s fate aside, this is a star-making role for Eleazar, Rock fully believing in his leading lady.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of leading lady

Noun

The lawsuit alleges that the school district and Riley, the principal of Prairie Elementary School during the abuse, failed to properly supervise the plaintiff.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
In charter, a family office or executive assistant may arrange and pay for a flight, but the principal and other passengers are the actual users.

— Alex Kowtun, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of principal

Noun

And the pop star has been collecting some major co-signs along the way.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
In his first role following his military service, Song Kang (Sweet Home) stars as Kang Pi-o, the perfectionist grandson of a renowned maestro whose mother pushes him to be the very best.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

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