starlet

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Recent Examples of starlet All the imagery for Starf–ker was very glamorous and Hollywood starlet, a lot of makeup and fashion and everything. Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026 Minnie Driver reflects on how Hollywood has changed For a woman who spent her starlet-dom in a Hollywood of yore, defined by power players like Harvey Weinstein, the business looks significantly different these days. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 The following year Fanning played an American starlet who travels to Norway to work with an esteemed filmmaker in Sentimental Value, directed by Joachim Trier. Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026 The instantly recognizable starlet was born on June 1, 1926, which means the centennial celebrations of her birthday are booming this year. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starlet
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Noun
  • Filming is continuing, with the schedule adjusted to focus on the rest of the cast and accomodate the time needed for White to do rewrites and for HBO to get a new actress on board.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The sprawling Fifth Avenue co-op that actress Candice Bergen once shared with her late husband Marshall Rose has been listed for sale at $35 million.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In a recent Equity survey, 71 % of actors from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds still reported that hair and makeup departments were unable to meet their needs, something that undermining wellbeing, authenticity and production values.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years, with experiences ranging from trying a hot dog for the first time to dancing with actor John Travolta.
    Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Returning cast members include Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, George Wynder and Daphne Zuniga with new thespians including Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman and Anthony Carrigan.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
  • As he's made apparent many times before, Brian Cox is not afraid to share his opinion of his fellow thespians.
    Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • No performer has ever won back-to-back guest drama actor Emmys for the same role.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The determination means Lane will be the show’s only potential leading performer in this year’s Tony race.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Starlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starlet. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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