Staring vs. Starring — What's the Difference?

Staring is a prolonged gaze or fixed look. In staring, one object or person is the continual focus of visual interest, for an amount of time.

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

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

To look at directly and fixedly

Something regarded as resembling such a celestial body.

An intent gaze.

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

Present participle of stare

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

The act of one who stares.

One who is highly celebrated in a field or profession.

Shining; vivid, garish.

An asterisk (*).

Looking fixedly with wide-open eyes.

The star key on a telephone

(obsolete) Sensational, lurid.

A white spot on the forehead of a horse.

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

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

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

Stars The future; destiny. Often used with the.

With a stare;

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;