starred
Americanadjective
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set or studded with or as with stars.
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decorated with a star, as of an order.
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marked with a starlike figure or spot, especially an asterisk.
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Linguistics. (of a form or construction) ungrammatical or otherwise unacceptable: so called because of the convention of placing an asterisk before such a form.
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Historical Linguistics. (of a form) hypothetical or reconstructed, but unattested.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of starred
Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at star, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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However Leeds' prospective new signing has also starred on the international stage - albeit for England's age-group sides.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
They starred in 16 films, bringing their boisterous bromance to capacity-crowd movie theaters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Haruka Ayase, who starred in Kore-eda’s 2015 sibling drama “Our Little Sister,” plays Otone, an architect still devastated by the loss of her young son Kakeru two years ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Molly previously starred in series six in 2020 and left the show with Callum, who she was in a relationship with for three years before they split.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
I can’t even remember who starred in it.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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