starlet

noun

star·​let ˈstär-lət How to pronounce starlet (audio)
Synonyms of starletnext
: a young movie actress being coached and publicized for starring roles

Examples of starlet in a Sentence

She was a starlet in the 1940s.
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The Old Hollywood starlet received eight engagement rings from her suitors, as some of them opted to give her other jewelry in lieu of a ring. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 Chase Infiniti and Olivia Dean are two of the most notable starlets of the year in film and music, respectively, with their ascension only fueled by their excellent fashion choices. — Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 View this post on Instagram Alexa PenaVega The child stars of the early 2000s share a special bond, and Spy Kids star Alexa PenaVega reflects on growing up with Panettiere and other starlets in the spotlight. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026 In 2018, Kate Bosworth was slated to play the starlet in a film titled Tate, and Hilary Duff starred as the late actress in 2019’s The Haunting of Sharon Tate. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starlet

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of starlet was in 1910

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starlet

noun
star·​let ˈstär-lət How to pronounce starlet (audio)
: a young movie actress

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