Mark as important, in a way (4)

I believe the answer is:

star

(Other definitions for star that I've seen before include "Big name" , "Leading actor in a show" , "Five- or six-pointed figure" , "Polaris, for example" , "Brilliant performer?" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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