- a variation of costar.
co-star
Britishnoun
verb
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to share star billing (with another actor)
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(tr) to present as sharing top billing
the film co-starred Mae West and W. C. Fields
Example Sentences
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Mr. Hamm’s former “Mad Men” co-star John Slattery is also in the movie, but he’s the Cowardly Lion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
“Paradise” star Sterling K. Brown and “Slow Horses” lead Gary Oldman are joined by “Task” star Mark Ruffalo and “The Diplomat” co-star Rufus Sewell in taking on Wyle for best drama actor.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
The show's star Jean Smart has already won four Emmys for her portrayal of Deborah Vance and is nominated once again, as is co-star Hannah Einbinder, who won her first Emmy last year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Jones' co-star David Jason said she'd be "off to Hollywood before you know it"
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
“I’ll bet your co-star is too, Ms. Arden. What do you say, Mr. Mitchell? Care for a beverage?”
From "George" by Alex Gino
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