multiple star

noun

: several stars in close proximity that appear to form a single system

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The Cowboys' decision to wait this long caused Parsons to see multiple star pass rushers earn major paydays. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025 Popular players are missing There have also been multiple star players missing from the Club World Cup. Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2025 New York’s multiple stars have excelled at different junctures this season: Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor in April, Juan Soto in June. Tim Britton, New York Times, 7 July 2025 Normally, multiple stars of this level don't move around the league so easily, but this summer feels different. Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for multiple star

Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multiple star was in 1786

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“Multiple star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiple%20star. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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