star turn

American  

noun

1. the leading performer or act in a play, review, film, or the like.

2. a bravura performance by a featured player or act.

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Etymology

Origin of star turn

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

At that point, even Klein couldn’t have foreseen the star turn in his future.

From Los Angeles Times

His latest victory ensured he would qualify for the season-ending tournaments and continued a recent run of form that also included a star turn in Europe's Ryder Cup win over the United States in New York.

From BBC

Addison Rae — the Main Pop Girl success story of the year so far — dropped in for a bedroom-eyed star turn dancing in its music video.

From Los Angeles Times

Her return to music came in the 1990s, with the lite-house anthem Independence; and a star turn on Take That's Relight My Fire.

From BBC

The county’s economy is a star turn of the Ronald Reagan decade, when it grew by 90%.

From Los Angeles Times