costar
1 of 2noun
co·star ˈkō-ˌstär 
variants or co-star
plural costars or co-stars
: one of two or more main performers who star in a motion picture, play, etc.
… the star seems more relaxed and confident, and there's a bracing snap to the byplay between him and his costars.
Mark Harris
Mark Harriscostar
2 of 2verb
variants or co-star
costarred or co-starred; costarring or co-starring
1
transitive : to employ or present (someone) as one of two or more leading performers in a motion picture, play, etc.
Directed by Lasse Hallström … and costarring a fine ensemble … Leonora Langley
Leonora Langley2
intransitive : to appear with another star in a motion picture, play, etc.
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 Karolyn Grimes, who played Zuzu Bailey as a child actor in the film, posted a tribute to her costar on her personal Facebook page. Variety, NBC News, 22 Aug. 2022 Foxx shared news of his former costar's return on Twitter June 29, revealing that production will begin later this year. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 11 July 2022 And over the weekend, Selena solidified her icon status with the help of her former Wizards of Waverly Place costar, Jennifer Stone. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 25 Apr. 2022 Radke is vice president of sales for Loverboy, which was founded by Summer House costar Cooke. Jamie Ballard, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 In Paris, Netflix has commenced filming the third season, with Lily Collins captured on the streets of Paris shooting with costar Lucas Bravo. Vogue, 26 Aug. 2022 Selena Gomez, who's been publicly single for years, herself knows and has addressed how her just being photographed with a costar or guy friend is enough to stir up dating rumors. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 18 Aug. 2022 Howard did find her tallest, whitest male coworker (exempting costar Jeff Goldblum, who stands two inches taller than Pratt). Chloe Berger, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2022 People Staff, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 Turner, 26, then added that Swift's 2017 album Reputation was influenced by the relationship between the Stark sisters — portrayed by her and costar Maisie Williams — on Game of Thrones. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022 The streaming service Shudder and RLJE Films have announced that the actor will costar with Jonah Ray Rodrigues (Mystery Science Theater 3000) in the film, which is to be directed by Josh Forbes. Clark Collis, EW.com, 11 May 2022 The actress is set to costar with Jamie Foxx in a forthcoming Netflix comedy, aptly titled Back in Action. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 June 2022 Harrison Ford will also costar in the Paramount+ series. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022 The show will also costar Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Graham McTavish, Matthew Needham, Bill Paterson and Gavin Spokes. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 Apr. 2022 Shortly after the release of The Danish Girl, Depp and Redmayne, 40, would go on to costar together in 2016's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022 The show will also costar Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Graham McTavish, Matthew Needham, Bill Paterson and Gavin Spokes. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 Apr. 2022 See More
Noun
In fact, Ben isn't getting along with his costar Charles. Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 Karolyn Grimes, who played Zuzu Bailey as a child actor in the film, posted a tribute to her costar on her personal Facebook page. Variety, NBC News, 22 Aug. 2022 Foxx shared news of his former costar's return on Twitter June 29, revealing that production will begin later this year. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 11 July 2022 And over the weekend, Selena solidified her icon status with the help of her former Wizards of Waverly Place costar, Jennifer Stone. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 25 Apr. 2022 Radke is vice president of sales for Loverboy, which was founded by Summer House costar Cooke. Jamie Ballard, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 In Paris, Netflix has commenced filming the third season, with Lily Collins captured on the streets of Paris shooting with costar Lucas Bravo. Vogue, 26 Aug. 2022 Selena Gomez, who's been publicly single for years, herself knows and has addressed how her just being photographed with a costar or guy friend is enough to stir up dating rumors. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 18 Aug. 2022 Howard did find her tallest, whitest male coworker (exempting costar Jeff Goldblum, who stands two inches taller than Pratt). Chloe Berger, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2022 Verb
Diaz and costar Jim Carrey had the bright idea at the film's Hollywood premiere. People Staff, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 Turner, 26, then added that Swift's 2017 album Reputation was influenced by the relationship between the Stark sisters — portrayed by her and costar Maisie Williams — on Game of Thrones. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022 The streaming service Shudder and RLJE Films have announced that the actor will costar with Jonah Ray Rodrigues (Mystery Science Theater 3000) in the film, which is to be directed by Josh Forbes. Clark Collis, EW.com, 11 May 2022 The actress is set to costar with Jamie Foxx in a forthcoming Netflix comedy, aptly titled Back in Action. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 June 2022 Harrison Ford will also costar in the Paramount+ series. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022 The show will also costar Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Graham McTavish, Matthew Needham, Bill Paterson and Gavin Spokes. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 Apr. 2022 Shortly after the release of The Danish Girl, Depp and Redmayne, 40, would go on to costar together in 2016's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022 The show will also costar Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Graham McTavish, Matthew Needham, Bill Paterson and Gavin Spokes. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1888, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1896, in the meaning defined at sense 2
costars 1 of 2
noun
variants or co-stars
as in co-actors
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- co-actors
- actresses
- stars
- starlets
- coactors
- leading men
- leading ladies
- actors
- supernumeraries
- thesps
- entertainers
- performers
- extras
- thespians
- walk-ons
- spear-carriers
- scene-stealers
- troupers
- leads
- monologists
- monologuists
- prima donnas
- farceurs
- enactors
- impersonators
- comedians
- players
- barnstormers
- understudies
- doubles
- mummers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonactors
costars
2 of 2verb
as in coacts
Synonyms & Similar Words
- coacts
- hams
- apes
- clowns
- overacts
- mimes
- underplays
- masquerades
- imitates
- overplays
- mimics
- pantomimes
- stars (in)
- acts out
- takes on
- dramatizes
- playacts
- impersonates
- enacts
- acts
- portrays
- role-plays
- renders
- depicts
- plays
- represents
- poses (as)
- performs
- interprets
- does