star-studded

adjective

star-stud·​ded ˈstär-ˌstə-dəd How to pronounce star-studded (audio)
: abounding in or covered with stars
gazed up at the star-studded sky
a star-studded cast
a star-studded hat
: having many famous actors, athletes, etc.
a star-studded cast

Examples of star-studded in a Sentence

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Adam Gray / Getty Images The parade was star-studded, with one float featuring rappers Fat Joe, Wu-Tang Clan and Jadakiss. Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 19 June 2026 The guest set to take the stage are also star-studded, with Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Marsai Martin, Marc Anthony, Tems, The Roots and U2's Bono and The Edge set to appear. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Season 5, which saw our sleuths unraveling the mystery of doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca), was the show's most star-studded yet, with appearances by Renée Zellweger, Richard Kind, and Dianne Wiest, among others. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026 Last year’s game was star-studded for Royals fans. Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for star-studded

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of star-studded was circa 1656

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“Star-studded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/star-studded. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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