starred (in)

verb

Definition of starred (in)next
past tense of star (in)
as in posed (as)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starred (in)
  1. performed
  2. interpreted
  3. portrayed
  4. played
  5. enacted
  6. acted
Verb
  • Latin music icon Marc Anthony performed and executive produced a special segment with salsa great Sergio George to pay homage to the tropical music genre.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The tribute was performed by Reik, Leonel García, Alejandro Fernández, David Bisbal and Carlos Rivera.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of performed
Verb
  • That's where the satire finds itself, and sometimes, that satire can be interpreted in different ways according to each viewer's take on the characters.
    Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 20 Oct. 2024
  • This could be interpreted in many ways.
    Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of interpreted
Verb
  • Andrews portrayed Queen Clarice Renaldi in the films, Mia’s estranged grandmother and ruler of Genovia.
    Dan Heching, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The cancellation has been portrayed by some defenders as baffling, even conspiratorial, but the show’s ratings, trend and reception point to a pragmatic decision on the studio’s part.
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of portrayed
Verb
  • Quarterback Matthew Stafford has played well in an offense still missing star receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua and several starting linemen.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In the decades since, Susan and I have played in bands together, started companies together and traveled the world together.
    Marcus Ryle, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of played
Verb
  • Also, look for a standardization of qualifications for those positions as regulatory requirements are enacted.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For example, a secure perimeter was enacted around the fairground earlier than usual as the campaign started to set up the rally site.
    Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of enacted
Verb
  • After trial and error, my colleagues and I found that rats could learn to drive forward by grasping a small wire that acted like a gas pedal.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • In at least five of those cases, officers acted in ways that appeared to have violated local law enforcement policies as well as state and federal standards, according to a CBS News review of two decades' worth of documents obtained through court records and Freedom of Information Act requests.
    Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of acted
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“Starred (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starred%20%28in%29. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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