star
noun
any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
is starring
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present progressiveof star (3rd person singular).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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The actor, who is starring in Acorn TV’s new murder mystery dramedy, spoke about how she relates to the character, a novelist, and finding worth beyond age and beauty.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
That comment showed me that in some ways, every parent is starring in a reality show at home, with their kids glued to the screen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
The actor is starring in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which began filming in the city on Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2025
Whether the movie itself is a bomb or a blockbuster doesn’t matter; if Dakota Johnson is starring in it, people will talk about it either way.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2025
And Helen Hayes is starring in a new, prime-time TV series called Snoop Sisters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 1974
