starrier; starriest
1
a
: adorned with stars
especially
: star-studded
b
: of, relating to, or consisting of stars : stellar
c
: shining like stars : sparkling
d
: having parts arranged like the rays of a star : stellate
2
: as high as or seemingly as high as the stars
starry speculations
3
Examples of starry in a Sentence
the starry light of the firmament on a clear night
had the starry idea the Western military forces would waltz in there and put an end to rivalries that have been raging for hundreds of years
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Many of the starry, simultaneous campaign events will be featured as part of a national livestream show Monday night airing from the seven battleground states, a senior Harris campaign official said Saturday.
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Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Dodgers Photos: Dodgers, Yankees, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge in the starriest World Series in decades
Oct. 26, 2024
Shortstop Anthony Volpe erred next, spiking a throw to third on a ground ball from Will Smith to load the bases with no outs.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Adria Arjona, Simon Rex, Alia Shawkat, Haley Joel Osment, Christian Slater and Geena Davis made up the starry supporting cast.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Named after the first European settlers to travel through this part of the world, this park near the Canadian border is known for its waterways, its dark, starry skies, and the regular appearance of the aurora borealis.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
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Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Dodgers Photos: Dodgers, Yankees, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge in the starriest World Series in decades
Oct. 26, 2024
Shortstop Anthony Volpe erred next, spiking a throw to third on a ground ball from Will Smith to load the bases with no outs.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Adria Arjona, Simon Rex, Alia Shawkat, Haley Joel Osment, Christian Slater and Geena Davis made up the starry supporting cast.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Named after the first European settlers to travel through this part of the world, this park near the Canadian border is known for its waterways, its dark, starry skies, and the regular appearance of the aurora borealis.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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