starburst
noun
star·burst
ˈstär-ˌbərst 
: something (such as a pattern) that resembles diverging rays of light
starbursts of color
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This collision delivered a vast amount of gas and dust, which triggered an intense bout of star formation, referred to as starburst.
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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
Don't miss the Art Deco lobby, with its 24-karat gold-leaf ceiling murals and famous starburst bas relief.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
There’s a Sunset Boulevard sense of glamour when descending them, amplified by thin brass treads and pendant chandeliers overhead that recall the sputnik starburst chandeliers at the Metropolitan Opera.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
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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
Don't miss the Art Deco lobby, with its 24-karat gold-leaf ceiling murals and famous starburst bas relief.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
There’s a Sunset Boulevard sense of glamour when descending them, amplified by thin brass treads and pendant chandeliers overhead that recall the sputnik starburst chandeliers at the Metropolitan Opera.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Starburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starburst. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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