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

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David Lean may be gone, but his spirit lives on with this kind of huge global moviemaking and star-studded cast that only a Christopher Nolan could possibly get greenlit these days. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 Perhaps the most star-studded of these is The Brink of War, a historical drama wherein Jeff Daniels' Ronald Reagan and Jared Harris' Mikhail Gorbachev try to work out a nuclear deal at the Reykjavik Summit in 1986. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Apr. 2026 The Cannes Film Festival is not only one of the most glamorous and star-studded film festivals of the year, but it’s grown into a strong launching pad for Oscar contenders. Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026 Nominee Kate Hudson made Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles even more star-studded by bringing her mom, legendary actress Goldie Hawn. Gma Team, ABC News, 15 Mar. 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 30 Apr. 2026.

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