star quality

Meanings

1. 1noununcountable

   A special charm or presence that makes a person stand out and draw everyone's attention, especially on stage or screen.

   Grammar: No plural and no article: she has star quality.

   Patterns

   • have star quality
   • a performer with star quality

   The casting director saw star quality in the young actor.

   Even in the chorus, she had star quality.

   The singer had real star quality, and the room fell silent.

2. 2noununcountablefigurative

   An outstanding quality that makes a thing, such as a product or a dish, seem special and memorable.

   Grammar: Less common, with things: the dish has star quality.

   Patterns

   • something with star quality

   The simple sauce gave the pasta star quality.

   The car has star quality and turns heads everywhere.

   Their new design has star quality that rivals never matched.

Common combinations

have star quality

The new striker has star quality.

real star quality

The judges spotted real star quality in the contestant.

oozing star quality

He walked in oozing star quality.

lack star quality

The film lacks star quality in its lead roles.

unmistakable star quality

She showed unmistakable star quality at nineteen.

Synonyms and how they differ

charisma

Charisma is the magnetic charm that attracts followers, while star quality focuses on the ability to shine in public performance.

presence

Presence is a quieter term for commanding attention and does not imply fame.

glamour

Glamour is about appearance and allure, whereas star quality also needs talent or a gripping personality.

Opposites

Word family

star noun

a famous performer or a bright object in the sky

stardom noun

the state of being famous

starry adjective

full of stars

stellar adjective

excellent, of the highest quality

Commonly confused: star quality or star power?

Practice

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