starburst

noun

star·burst | \ˈstär-ˌbərst

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Definition of starburst

: something (such as a pattern) that resembles diverging rays of light starbursts of color

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Gamay Noir has only a modest tannic payload; its featherweighted finish makes the front end that much more of a headlong rush of movement, broad and forward-leaning, a starburst of flavor. — Patrick Comiskey, latimes.com, "Why you should be drinking Gamay Noir this summer," 11 July 2018 The final act is a listless shamble toward vague transcendence, with Parsifal bathed in light as the knights — sagging flesh safely covered — slowly spin in place, a Baselitz starburst looming over everything. — Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, "Review: A Conductor Sets Munich’s Ashen ‘Parsifal’ Aflame," 1 July 2018 Each slab looks different, and the result is a product that seems more organic than terrazzo—more of an asteroid field than a starburst. — Jessica Furseth, Curbed, "How terrazzo made a comeback," 13 June 2018 The starburst Kim experienced both in the run-up to the Games and over the past two days occurred for multiple reasons. — Adam Kilgore, Anchorage Daily News, "Chloe Kim’s coronation is complete as rising US star wins halfpipe gold in Pyeongchang," 13 Feb. 2018 Image Years later, Venturi Scott Brown proposed a tower for 42nd Street and 8th Avenue that would have announced itself with a fiery starburst, making Times Square’s omnipresent billboards a key element of the building’s design. — Greg Goldin, New York Times, "10 Places That Define New York City, Reimagined," 30 Oct. 2017 How about a 2,100-square-foot home, made of shipping containers, in a starburst-like design, smack in the middle of the desert. — Doug Criss, CNN, "5 things for October 6: Las Vegas, Iran deal, Nate, Russia probe, Spain," 6 Oct. 2017 One of Parks’ favorite features of original Sputnik chandeliers were little clear plastic starburst covers that slipped onto the ends of the lightbulbs. — Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian, kansascity, "Where to find Sputnik chandeliers for your home," 11 Aug. 2017 The herringbone floors in this room—arranged in a starburst—are also entirely new. — Carol Prisant, ELLE Decor, "HOUSE TOUR: A Designer Revives A Faded 19th-Century Landmark," 17 Feb. 2016

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starburst

noun

English Language Learners Definition of starburst

: something (such as a pattern) that looks like rays of light spreading out from a center

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