starburst
noun
star·burst
ˈstär-ˌbərst 
: something (such as a pattern) that resembles diverging rays of light
starbursts of color
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While most starburst galaxies focus star production in their centers, NGC 4449 has new stars forming throughout, possibly due to its interaction with other nearby galaxies.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 June 2025
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
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 June 2025
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
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“Starburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starburst. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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