star
adj : indicating the most important performer or role; "the
leading man"; "prima ballerina"; "prima donna"; "a star
figure skater"; "the starring role"; "a stellar role";
"a stellar performance" [syn: {leading(p)}, {prima(p)},
{star(p)}, {starring(p)}, {stellar(a)}]
n 1: (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates
energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the
interior
2: someone who is very highly skilled [syn: {ace}, {adept}, {sensation},
{maven}, {virtuoso}, {genius}, {hotshot}, {whiz}, {whizz},
{wizard}, {wiz}]
3: any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the
Earth at night
4: an actor who plays a principal role [syn: {principal}, {lead}]
5: a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an
emblem
6: a performer who receives prominent billing [syn: {headliner}]
7: a star-shaped character ▫ used in printing [syn: {asterisk}]
v 1: feature as the star; of artistic performances
2: be the star in a performance
3: mark with an asterisk; "Linguists star unacceptable
sentences" [syn: {asterisk}]