star (
http://definr.com/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 dazzlingly skilled in any field [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: a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an
emblem
5: an actor who plays a principal role [syn:
principal,
lead]
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]