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as in celestial
of or relating to the stars
humankind's dream of stellar navigation is hampered by the vast distances between the stars, even in our own galaxy
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
this miniature palm tree is a stellar example of the art of bonsai
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Recent Examples of stellar
Like earthquakes, ripples of gas on a star's surface — referred to as stellar quakes — offer clues about what lies beneath.
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Victoria Corless, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
She has been ranked as high as No. 2 in the world but has struggled with her game during the first months of 2025 following a stellar fall.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Freshman phenom Kailin Chio continued her stellar rookie season, finishing fourth in the all-around and second on the floor.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Emerald Coast Long known for its stellar surfing, the Emerald Coast is now an emerging destination for adventure and wellness-minded luxury travelers looking for their next escape.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
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Victoria Corless, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
She has been ranked as high as No. 2 in the world but has struggled with her game during the first months of 2025 following a stellar fall.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Freshman phenom Kailin Chio continued her stellar rookie season, finishing fourth in the all-around and second on the floor.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Emerald Coast Long known for its stellar surfing, the Emerald Coast is now an emerging destination for adventure and wellness-minded luxury travelers looking for their next escape.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stellar
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Check in to the Enchantment Resort, where the southwestern resort has celestial programming like guided full moon hikes.—
Regan Stephens,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Its rotating stone and gem-set planets come adorned with gold ribbon with the engraved names of the planets inspired by 18th-century celestial charts.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Piper Niven Currently, Piper Niven is doing an excellent job as part of WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green's cabinet.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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At some point, the batteries aboard each 47-year-old spacecraft will finally die, rendering the scientific probes into interstellar monuments to themselves.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2025
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The duo's findings could be useful in the future because the research suggests clues that could be used to indicate interstellar visitors that originate from Alpha Centauri.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ovechkin is easy to like, though, by all accounts a terrific teammate.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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But Campbell, one of the hardest workers in this draft class, is a terrific athlete.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Jon Conahan of Athlon Sports recently predicted the Braves would swing a blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox in order to replace Profar with star Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Daniel Gafford and Olivier-Maxence Prosper were inactive for the Mavericks, but star big man Anthony Davis made his first start since Feb. 8.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Cannes Film Festival will reveal its 2025 lineup on Thursday morning European time and expectations are high for a typically bountiful lineup of starry fare and arthouse treats.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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The sixteen-time Grammy Award-winner — who composed original songs for the new Broadway stage family comedy centered around cartoon character Betty Boop — was supported at the starry affair by Gigi Hadid, daughter of his ex-wife, Yolanda Hadid.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Pete Crow-Armstrong got a superb secondary lead and jump to beat a throw to second base on a routine grounder with two outs to load the bases, setting up Miguel Amaya’s three-run double.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Saturday, 10am to midnight (kitchen closes at 11) Sunday, 10am to 10pm The Raleigh Wine Shop, a staple in the City of Oaks, is well-known in particular for its superb customer service along with its expansive selection of wine.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Stellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stellar. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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