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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James might consider himself unlucky to battle the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder without the aid of his co-star, except for one detail: The Lakers are far from alone.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Jake Johnson and Murray Bartlett co-star in what looks to be a fun, suspenseful romp.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
His co-star Ella plays Charlie, who is affected by his behaviour.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
The ceremony celebrated his storied career across comedy and film, and featured tributes from fellow funnyman Dave Chappelle and “Shrek” co-star Mike Myers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
When I think about Mom’s stories—the thrilling tales about her years at Princeton—Jack was usually her co-star.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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