star turn

chiefly British

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Recent Examples of star turn But Will Reeve only knew that side of his dad − whose four star turns as Superman arguably ignited our big-screen love affair with superheroes − on celluloid. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024 The rapper and Vogue cover star turns 32 today, and what better way to celebrate than by looking back on some of her best fashion moments? Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024 Lots of Heidi Gardner in the moderator role so far this episode! Sábado Gigante Marcello Hernandez gets a star turn! Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2024 The other Colorado chef who will take a star turn this month is Brandon Kerr, who helped open Stone Cellar Bistro, a fine-dining restaurant at 7605 Grandview Ave. Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for star turn 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for star turn
Noun
  • That interpretation reached something of a tipping point with the September 30 death of Creel, one of Broadway’s most popular leading men of musicals and much beloved for his LGBTQ+ activism.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The script was becoming notorious around town as Harlin’s wedding gift to his new wife, not a boon to any leading man who wanted to keep his edge or pulling power.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • In each, the real culprit causing the leading lady to turn into Manjulika, the unhinged spirit of a royal dancer, was eventually identified as dissociative identity disorder.
    Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
  • According to Perry's leading ladies, the real story will begin once Kimmie and Mallory's worlds collide in the show.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • In District 2, which has two newcomers, Louie Rocha, a former Antioch High School principal, had a lead against businesswoman Dominique King.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Lionsgate has renewed its long-standing film slate deal with Grindstone Entertainment Group after signing new agreements with Grindstone president and CEO Barry Brooker and principal Stan Wertlieb.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Defensive coordinator Robert Livingston’s unit had an array of stars on Saturday.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The city is expecting 500,000 tourists for the pop star’s six-night, two-weekend stand of her Eras tour.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Since North-South were clearly bidding on distribution, West’s opening lead should have been the king of trumps.
    Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • But the Smash fought back, taking an 8-7 lead before the team switched sides.
    Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024

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“Star turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star%20turn. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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