supergiant
noun
su·per·gi·ant
ˈsü-pər-ˌjī-ənt 
: something that is extremely large
especially
: a star of very great intrinsic luminosity and enormous size
supergiant
adjective
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Generally, there is a dichotomy among red supergiants.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Astronomers have captured images of what is thought to be Betelgeuse’s stellar companion – not only detecting a star orbiting a supergiant in a world-first, but solving a mystery that has puzzled astrophysicists for centuries.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2025
This is the first direct observation of a companion star orbiting within the outer atmosphere of a supergiant.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Because of its proximity to the dying supergiant star, gravitational forces will cause Betelbuddy to spiral into Betelgeuse within the next 10,000 years, per a statement from the National Science Foundation’s NOIRLab.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Astronomers have captured images of what is thought to be Betelgeuse’s stellar companion – not only detecting a star orbiting a supergiant in a world-first, but solving a mystery that has puzzled astrophysicists for centuries.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2025
This is the first direct observation of a companion star orbiting within the outer atmosphere of a supergiant.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Because of its proximity to the dying supergiant star, gravitational forces will cause Betelbuddy to spiral into Betelgeuse within the next 10,000 years, per a statement from the National Science Foundation’s NOIRLab.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
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“Supergiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supergiant. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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