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

Examples of star-studded in a Sentence

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Nominees include The Pitt, The Studio, Nobody Wants This, and much more, and the presenter line-up is equally as star-studded. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025 At one time, the Home Alone house was set to be as star-studded as Madame Tussaud's. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Dec. 2025 The performance roster is equally star-studded, highlighted by Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked. Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025 This year’s Oscars race is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded in recent memory. Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025 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 6 Jan. 2026.

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