Staring vs. Starring

To look directly, fixedly, or vacantly, often with a wide-eyed gaze.

A celestial body that generates light and other radiant energy and consists of a mass of gas held together by its own gravity in which the energy generated by nuclear reactions in the interior is balanced by the outflow of energy to the surface, and the inward-directed gravitational forces are balanced by the outward-directed gas and radiation pressures.

To look at directly and fixedly

Any of the celestial bodies visible at night from Earth as relatively stationary, usually twinkling points of light.

An intent gaze.

Something regarded as resembling such a celestial body.

Present participle of stare

A graphic design having five or more radiating points, often used as a symbol of rank or merit.

The act of one who stares.

An artistic performer or athlete whose leading role or superior performance is acknowledged.

Shining; vivid, garish.

One who is highly celebrated in a field or profession.

Looking fixedly with wide-open eyes.

An asterisk (*).

(obsolete) Sensational, lurid.

The star key on a telephone

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder;

A white spot on the forehead of a horse.

Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers;

A planet or constellation of the zodiac believed in astrology to influence personal destiny.

With a stare;

Stars The future; destiny. Often used with the.

Outstanding or famous, especially in performing something

Of or relating to a star or stars.

To ornament with stars.

To award or mark with a star for excellence.

To mark with an asterisk.

To present or feature (a performer) in a leading role.

To play the leading role in a theatrical or film production.

To do an outstanding job; perform excellently.

Present participle of star

(with a film as its subject) That which has the specified actor or actors, especially those in lead roles, in its cast.

The action of the verb to star.

Performing as a star; having the leading role.

Indicating the most important performer or role;