étoile
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“I will never be an étoile, because it’s too complicated and it’s a job,” de Laâge says.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025
A technically accomplished and versatile dancer, he rose rapidly through the competitive ranks of the Opera, becoming an étoile in 1997.
From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2022
Just a sampling: the étoile cannelle is a star-shaped treat fragrant with cinnamon; spritzbredle is made from ground almonds; and anisbredle is flavored with aniseed.
From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2021
A final selection was approved after several back-and-forths with Mr. Millepied; Aurélie Dupont, the former Paris Opera Ballet étoile who is now director of dance; and the trust.
From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2017
On her forehead sparkled a splendid jewel, an emerald surrounded by diamonds set en étoile.
From The Great Mogul by Tracy, Louis
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