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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The ceremony, now in its 40th year, celebrates an actor’s entire career and typically welcomes a starry group of the honoree’s friends and collaborators as presenters.
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Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
From 2026 Tony winner Laurie Metcalf and her daughter Zoe Perry to Busy Philipps and her then-boyfriend Colin Hanks, see all the '90s style on display by the starry guests.
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Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
June's new moon is finally upon us, bringing with it a handful of precious dark nights in which to explore the wonders of the starry sky, before the familiar sight of the waxing lunar crescent returns to hide fainter targets from view.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
Other starry Knicks diehards include Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, and Spike Lee, who were all present to see Brunson lead his team to victory 94-90 over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, clinching the NBA Finals title for the first time in 53 years.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
From 2026 Tony winner Laurie Metcalf and her daughter Zoe Perry to Busy Philipps and her then-boyfriend Colin Hanks, see all the '90s style on display by the starry guests.
—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
June's new moon is finally upon us, bringing with it a handful of precious dark nights in which to explore the wonders of the starry sky, before the familiar sight of the waxing lunar crescent returns to hide fainter targets from view.
—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
Other starry Knicks diehards include Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, and Spike Lee, who were all present to see Brunson lead his team to victory 94-90 over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, clinching the NBA Finals title for the first time in 53 years.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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