starburst
noun
star·burst
ˈstär-ˌbərst 
: something (such as a pattern) that resembles diverging rays of light
starbursts of color
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Spiral starburst galaxy glows in gorgeous Hubble Telescope image
Emission nebulas are areas of active star formation, where ultraviolet radiation from nearby young, hot stars ionizes the surrounding gas (primarily hydrogen), which then, in turn, emits a bright light.
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Each bowl comes with Tupperware’s signature instant seal lid (complete with the iconic starburst design) to keep your food as fresh as possible for as long as possible.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
This type of optical diffraction makes small points of light take on the shape of the aperture and render as 14-point starbursts, but their tines lack definition, streaking out into multiple lines.
—PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Adding a touch of sparkle, a diamond starburst ornament with a matching red stone was pinned to the front of the dress.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Each bowl comes with Tupperware’s signature instant seal lid (complete with the iconic starburst design) to keep your food as fresh as possible for as long as possible.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
This type of optical diffraction makes small points of light take on the shape of the aperture and render as 14-point starbursts, but their tines lack definition, streaking out into multiple lines.
—PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Adding a touch of sparkle, a diamond starburst ornament with a matching red stone was pinned to the front of the dress.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Starburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starburst. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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