starburst
noun
star·burst
ˈstär-ˌbərst 
: something (such as a pattern) that resembles diverging rays of light
starbursts of color
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The 20-piece set includes four plates, four bowls, and four containers with matching lids that feature the brand’s signature starburst design and instant seal to lock in freshness.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
And her wedding dress had a semi-sheer lace back that allowed the starburst tattoo at the back of her neck to remain visible.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
This collision delivered a vast amount of gas and dust, which triggered an intense bout of star formation, referred to as starburst.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
In the adjoining dining room, a classic starburst light fixture dangles above the table.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
And her wedding dress had a semi-sheer lace back that allowed the starburst tattoo at the back of her neck to remain visible.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
This collision delivered a vast amount of gas and dust, which triggered an intense bout of star formation, referred to as starburst.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
In the adjoining dining room, a classic starburst light fixture dangles above the table.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for starburst
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“Starburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starburst. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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