Zendaya: A Hollywood Star from the Grassroots

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 Story of USA Today:
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, known mononymously as Zendaya, is one of Hollywood’s brightest stars. From her humble beginnings as a backup dancer to becoming an Emmy-winning actress and global fashion icon, Zendaya’s journey is as inspiring as it is...
 Words
signify
v. be an indication of
gratitude
n. the quality of being thankful
embrace
v. hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection
grace
v. do honor or credit to (someone or something) by one's presence
blockbuster
n. a thing of great power or size, in particular a movie or book that is a great commercial success
modest
a. unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
outfit
n. a set of clothes worn together, typically for a particular occasion or purpose
homage
n. special honor or respect shown publicly
multifaceted
a. having many facets
persona
n. the aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others
indelible
a. (of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed