starburst

noun

star·​burst ˈstär-ˌbərst How to pronounce starburst (audio)
: something (such as a pattern) that resembles diverging rays of light
starbursts of color

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The search yielded 83 tiny, starburst galaxies, all vigorously forming stars when the universe was just 800 million years old, around 6% of its current age. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 June 2025 Atomic decor is notably defined by starburst and sputnik designs, metal finishes like chrome and gold, fun geometric shapes, and bold colors like mustard yellow, turquoise, cherry red, and avocado green. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 June 2025 Others looked like starbursts, which paid tribute to the founder’s vision and while also appearing to pull inspiration from the headdresses of the 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, from the Sanjusangendo temple in Eastern Kyoto. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 5 June 2025 As the weeks progressed, the young man suffered from a litany of symptoms, including severe headaches, double vision, starbursts, ghosting, halos and other visual disturbances, his parents said. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for starburst

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of starburst was in 1928

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“Starburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starburst. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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