starburst
noun
star·burst
ˈstär-ˌbərst 
: something (such as a pattern) that resembles diverging rays of light
starbursts of color
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Intensely star-forming galaxies, or starburst galaxies, are believed to have been prevalent around 10 billion years ago in the early universe.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 June 2026
The structured dress featured a dramatic asymmetrical Art Deco-esque geometric starburst of sequins that fanned out from the waist.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Blending farmhouse style with modern flair, this round table features a starburst woodgrain veneer top and a supportive T-style base.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Touches of Midcentury Modern kitsch, especially a starburst clock on the restaurant’s roadside sign, marks its place along Route 66.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 June 2026
The structured dress featured a dramatic asymmetrical Art Deco-esque geometric starburst of sequins that fanned out from the waist.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Blending farmhouse style with modern flair, this round table features a starburst woodgrain veneer top and a supportive T-style base.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Touches of Midcentury Modern kitsch, especially a starburst clock on the restaurant’s roadside sign, marks its place along Route 66.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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“Starburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starburst. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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