star
noun
any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
had starred
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past perfectof star.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Stoppard maintained that it wasn’t autobiographical at the time he wrote it—though later it became public that he had had an affair with Felicity Kendal, who had starred in a few of his plays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025
Zucker had starred on “Days of Our Lives” since 1998, playing the character Nicole Walker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2025
Mills had starred in the Originals innings, taking 3-22 and removing three key top-order batters, including opener Phil Salt, who top-scored with 60.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025
Mbappé had starred for Monaco as an 18-year-old sensation when it reached the semifinals of the Champions League — knocking out Dortmund along the way with three goals in the quarterfinals.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2024
"Larry" Barrett had "starred" some in the character of Elliott Gray in "Rosedale," now they were both out of a job and looking for engagement.
From The Mormons and the Theatre or The History of Theatricals in Utah by Lindsay, John S.
