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as in galaxy
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light
it's difficult to see the stars at night in the middle of the city because of all the streetlights
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as in principal
the person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show
when the star of the school play came down with the flu on opening night, her understudy got to go on
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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
the public's endless fascination with stars
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as in celestial
of or relating to the stars
star observations
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
the teacher's star pupil
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as in famous
widely known
looking for star actors to play the leads
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Recent Examples of star
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
The stars came out to shine for the Trojans as Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins each scored 22 points in the victory.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Early this week, MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported the Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals renewed trade talks centered around the star third baseman, who has a no-trade clause in his contract.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Underworld and Love And Friendship star Beckinsale is coming off features Canary Black and Stolen Girl.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
The stars came out to shine for the Trojans as Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins each scored 22 points in the victory.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The star was joined by co-star Melanie Bokata, U.S. cinematographer Ronny Law, writer Kevin Dwyer and producer-director Hamed Mobasser as the Rumba Royale team lifted the lid on the project.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Early this week, MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported the Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals renewed trade talks centered around the star third baseman, who has a no-trade clause in his contract.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for star
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The $488-million mission aims to explain how galaxies formed and evolved over billions of years and how the universe expanded so fast in its first moments.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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In a theoretical model, the team predicted that a supermassive black hole in the LMC would create hypervelocity stars and place them on the edge of our galaxy.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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As detectives investigated the Instagram account, a middle school principal reported to Albuquerque Public Schools police that a student reported the same video of the crash.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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What People Are Saying Bo Albertus, a Danish school principal and administrator of the Facebook boycott group, said he was compelled to act after Trump's threats toward Greenland.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Much like Alo Yoga in the wellness space, the brand collaborates with popular influencers and celebrities while hosting eye-catching events, from beach parties to futuristic pop-up experiences, to amplify its presence on social media.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Randee Dawn,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps that’s why the International Astronomical Union, the official keeper of celestial names and definitions, doesn’t have a definition for what makes a moon.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
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Here’s celestial proof that spring has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to the ensemble prize, Short also won outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2025
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Densmore also had three outstanding warrants out of Illinois.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The film chronicles the beginnings of Asco, gives background on its most famous works and highlights its influence on the contemporary Chicano art world.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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The release of Good American Family, an Ellen Pompeo limited series based on the adoption of Natalia Grace by Kristine and Michael Barnett, has brought the very famous case back to the spotlight.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2025
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In All-Day Sun Hydrangeas will bloom their heads off in full sun up north.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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These deciduous trees are hardy in Zones 5 to 9 and grow best in full sun.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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The South Korean superstar’s debut effort launches at No. 2 on the Top Album Sales chart with 26,500 copies sold.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But last week at the Ojai Food + Wine Festival — a gathering of culinary superstars from around the world — all was forgiven.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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