starring

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of appearing as a main or leading performer in a film, television show, or stage production.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with starring
staring , caring , daring , bearing , sharing

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Variants

List of all variants of starring that leads to same result
star , starred , starring , starring role , starring roles , stars , co-star , co-starred , co-starring , co-stars , costar , costarred , costarring , costars

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Etymology

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From Old English sterian 'to strew, cover with stars', from stær 'star'. The meaning 'to perform as a leading actor' is first recorded in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'starring' first gained widespread use in the early days of Hollywood.

2. The term 'starring' is often used interchangeably with 'headlining' or 'top-billed'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Supporting actor: An actor who appears in a film, television show, or stage production in a role that is not the lead, but is still significant.

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Culture

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In film and television, a starring role is the lead role in a production. Actors who consistently receive starring roles are considered to be major stars in their industry.

How to Memorize "starring"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself as the leading performer in a film, television show, or stage production.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'starring' with the idea of being the main attraction or focus.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stars Are Radiant Individuals Shining' to remember the meaning of 'starring'.

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