(~s)
1.
A ~ is a person who acts, sings, or does other entertainment in front of audiences.
A ~ in evening dress plays classical selections on the violin.
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2.
You can use ~ when describing someone or something in a way that indicates how well they do a particular thing.
Until 1987, Canada’s industry had been the star ~...
He is a world class ~.
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