Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for star (in)
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibition (March 25) takes a wary view of its own contents, which span half a millennium, arguing that the West acted out its daydreams of a docile Orient one cup-and-saucer at a time.—
Shauna Lyon,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025 -
The Department of Government Efficiency, which Musk does not officially lead but has acted out his objectives, has been orchestrating a campaign to drastically cut the federal workforce and budget.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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According to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by NJ.com, troopers performing a load securement check asked to examine how the tractor-trailer’s doors were sealed.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere Thursday morning on Wall Street, KBW downgraded Goldman Sachs to market perform from outperform .—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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My days revolved around interpreting music, conveying emotions and connecting with audiences on a profound level.—
Dr. Jen Donnell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Transgender Woman Competing in Miss Georgia USA Pageant Stephen King's Reaction to Governor Sparring With Trump Goes Viral While some states lack explicit protections against gender identity discrimination, courts in those states have interpreted existing laws to cover it.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Also, Foley dealt with concussion symptoms and never played in the NHL.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Chargers star is among the best in NFL history, with nine Pro Bowl appearances, four first-team All-Pro selections and an NFL Defensive Player of the Year award while playing for the Raiders in 2016.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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As part of the deal, the Commanders are taking on the remainder of Samuel's contract, and paying his full $17.55 million salary for the 2025 season.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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By using clothing to appear rigid, the body is able to take on a machine-like quality, adding to the protective element of the garments.—
Glenys Johnson,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Comments by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) have been scrutinized by acting D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin as part of an initiative to prosecute threats against public officials.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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But no, Mayor Gloria, who has shown about zero ability to act as city manager, decided to waste the $4.5 million.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 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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Both portrayed struggles within families and among different generations.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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Shifting the Household Financial Paradigm Historically, popular culture often portrayed men as the family financiers while women managed daily household tasks.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Star (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star%20%28in%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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