starrier; starriest
1
a
: adorned with stars
especially
: star-studded
b
: of, relating to, or consisting of stars : stellar
c
: shining like stars : sparkling
d
: having parts arranged like the rays of a star : stellate
2
: as high as or seemingly as high as the stars
starry speculations
3
Examples of starry in a Sentence
the starry light of the firmament on a clear night
had the starry idea the Western military forces would waltz in there and put an end to rivalries that have been raging for hundreds of years
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In addition to a starry road trip through musical Americana (with none other than Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and James Brown), Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi are Chicago criminal siblings on a mission from God to save their old orphanage.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
D’Angelo’s children introduced the medley, which was set against a backdrop of floor to ceiling windows looking out on a starry sky.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The Costume Institute’s main dedicated galleries previously languished in the basement, and the department is responsible for raising most of its own budget each year, a task accomplished in large part by its annual fund-raiser, the starry Met Gala.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
For those who appreciate dark skies, the only thing better than a dark-sky park is a dark-sky campsite, where fans can stay overnight to savor starry skies and astronomical wonders.
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Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
D’Angelo’s children introduced the medley, which was set against a backdrop of floor to ceiling windows looking out on a starry sky.
—
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The Costume Institute’s main dedicated galleries previously languished in the basement, and the department is responsible for raising most of its own budget each year, a task accomplished in large part by its annual fund-raiser, the starry Met Gala.
—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
For those who appreciate dark skies, the only thing better than a dark-sky park is a dark-sky campsite, where fans can stay overnight to savor starry skies and astronomical wonders.
—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for starry
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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