star vehicle
A movie, play, TV series, or other production that enhances an actor's career.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The new action movie is a perfect star vehicle for her.”
“The studio produced the romantic comedy as a star vehicle to help the young actor win a major award.”
“Critics noted that the film functioned primarily as a star vehicle, designed to showcase the lead actor's dramatic range rather than to tell a cohesive story.”
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bar star
A woman who frequents bars or lounges, usually late at night.
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hitch one's wagon to a star
To commit to an aspirational goal or course of action that will lead to fulfillment.
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lucky star
Something that appears to give a person luck
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reach for the stars
To have high hopes; to be ambitious.
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see stars
To experience apparent flashing lights in one's field of vision, especially after receiving a blow to the head.
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star turn
An acting performance which causes the performer to become renowned.
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stars align
Events or circumstances combine fortuitously.
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stars are aligned
Present conditions are favorable; future prospects are good.
Last updated August 10, 2026