Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for star (in)
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The research highlights the need to rethink how young students who act out are treated by educators, given the dire consequences of defaulting to traditional modes of punishment.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
31 Jan. 2025 -
In that sense, Mad Bills to Pay is a classic coming-of-age story about growing up and taking on responsiblity, about committing major actions and not just acting out.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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Salas-Lozano was indicted in April 2023 in connection with the July 2, 2021 encounter at the hospital, where he and the victim, a woman, were contracted to perform janitorial services.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Last year, Hamilton expressed his hope that Aerosmith could find a way to continue performing, even on a small scale.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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The full text of the Title IX law is just 37 words long, but the federal government has added rules over the years explaining how it’s interpreted.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The process, called subjective refraction, involves the patient comparing lens options while their eye's focusing system and brain interpret the clarity of each one.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Sunoco has played a substantial role within NASCAR, not just as a fuel provider, but also through various sponsorships.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Eagles have played in one Super Bowl in the stadium, losing 27-10 to the Oakland Raiders in 1981.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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But there’s a subtle yet significant cost to be paid when players are elevated in the lineup, taking on different roles and playing with different linemates.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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February 5, 2025 Meghan Markle’s style has always leaned towards laidback luxe—think camel tones and cashmere—but her off-duty wardrobe has taken on a more sentimental twist.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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Teo Yoo, who played Jang Kyun, was such a lovely addition this season to act off of Noah.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
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Born on the Isle of Wight on Sept. 25, 1932, Murphy completed military service at RAF Northwood before pursuing acting and becoming a member of Joan Littlewood’s legendary Theatre Workshop.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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The many actors who have portrayed the character on screen include Alan Rickman, Ben Mendelsohn and Matthew Macfadyen.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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But Bill Nye, former Science Guy and current C.E.O. of the Planetary Society, has portrayed the dream of Mars colonization as a dangerous delusion.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Star (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star%20%28in%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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