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
- unstarred adjective
Etymology
Origin of starred
Example Sentences
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The Moana actor also reportedly paid tribute Robin Williams, who starred in the original 1995 film.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
He toured with a traveling Irish theater company and starred as Romeo opposite Francesca Annis at Richmond Theatre.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Having just starred opposite Marlene Dietrich for Josef von Sternberg, he would go on to appear opposite leading ladies as diverse as Greta Garbo, Claudette Colbert and Bette Davis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Since the previous season, Sweeney has starred in films such as Anyone but You, The Housemaid and Christy.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Trees inside, studded with pink blossoms and starred with lights.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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