STARLETS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

starlets

noun

plural of starlet

as in actresses

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Noun

Famous actors, actresses and recording artists have been known to appear at games in the past, including Valkyries fans George Lucas, Ali Wong, Kehlani, E-40 and others; Dream fans Queen Latifah, Future, Jayda Cheaves and others.

— Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of actresses

Noun

Rather than using background actors, the film features real Puerto Rican residents, including a local activist and singer.

— Johanna Ferreira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Buckley’s co-star, Lyndsy Fonseca, and producer Andrew Gernhard also noted that the crew takes care of the actors.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of actors

Noun

The latest entry to cross the pond is unlikely to reap similar success despite the presence of Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield in leading roles and a supporting cast featuring some of England’s finest thespians.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Here’s why that’s unlikely to happen, and a ranking of the thespians most likely to land more than one Oscar nod.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of thespians

Noun

Nearly four decades after the film brought a group of dead baseball players to life with a homemade diamond on an Iowa farm, Keith Rahe and his traveling troupers are still dedicated to keeping the cornfield mystique alive.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Above, she's pictured with Second City troupers Joe Flaherty, Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas and long-time collaborator, Eugene Levy, at a 10 year reunion for the sketch show's Canadian debut.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of troupers

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