star
noun
any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
are starring
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present progressiveof star.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Hamnet's Noah Jupe and Stranger Things star Sadie Sink, who are starring next month in Romeo and Juliet on the London stage, were on the red carpet together.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
Investors are starring in Wall Street’s version of It’s a Wonderful Life, and most don’t even know it.
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
All of these films are starring and created by people with disabilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2025
None of these are starring roles, but once you’ve watched “Dancing for the Devil” that might change.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2024
Now they are starring in "Lady, Be Good," on tour after a long run in New York.
From The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession by Ned Wayburn
