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as in galaxy
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light
it's difficult to see the stars at night in the middle of the city because of all the streetlights
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as in principal
the person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show
when the star of the school play came down with the flu on opening night, her understudy got to go on
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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
the public's endless fascination with stars
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as in celestial
of or relating to the stars
star observations
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
the teacher's star pupil
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as in famous
widely known
looking for star actors to play the leads
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Recent Examples of star
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
This simple casserole is lesser-known and packed with one of our favorite summer stars: sweet vidalia onions.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025
The Dallas Mavericks have upgraded the injury status of star big man Anthony Davis ahead of their matchup with the Brooklyn Nets.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Similarly, Street Hearts has become a stop on the media circuit for some stars: Lil Nas X and Florence Pugh, among others, have appeared next to Baira’s microphone.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
This simple casserole is lesser-known and packed with one of our favorite summer stars: sweet vidalia onions.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Daniel Gafford and Olivier-Maxence Prosper were inactive for the Mavericks, but star big man Anthony Davis made his first start since Feb. 8.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025
The Dallas Mavericks have upgraded the injury status of star big man Anthony Davis ahead of their matchup with the Brooklyn Nets.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
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Being part of a galaxy group can also alter the course of a galaxy's evolution through mergers and gravitational interactions.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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The discovery can help scientists better understand the gas and dust that make up the space between the stars in a galaxy, also known as the interstellar medium.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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The school's administration, including the principal, has denied any wrongdoing or allegations of offering the family financial compensation in exchange for dropping the case.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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The project’s principals wanted to connect the property to something other than the cachet of high-end amenities.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Her firm, which is ranked among the top 50 trademark law firms in the country, has represented clients ranging from early-stage founders to celebrities like Twista and Sierra Gates.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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To spot the celestial 'smiley face,' skywatchers in the U.S. will need a clear view of the eastern horizon in the hour leading up to sunrise on April 25.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In honor of the anniversary of 'Shrek,' see which character you are based on your zodiac sign, according to celebrity astrologer Valerie Mesa PEOPLE exclusive readings Comments Once upon a celestial swamp.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Her thirty-five-year corporate journey has been marked by outstanding achievement and transformative influence.—
Mamie Jones,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Explore Kylie Minogue See latest videos, charts and news The honor, awarded annually by APRA AMCOS, recognizes outstanding contributions to the Australian music industry.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
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This year marks the 151st running of the event, with 19 horses set to participate in one of the world’s most famous horse races.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Book a room in a charming boutique hotel or inn, walk to local shops, and enjoy the 2.5-mile beach that's famous for its living coral reef located just 100 yards from shore.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The cushion covers are removable and easy to clean, while the all-weather wicker can withstand the elements and won’t fade from the sun.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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Water only as needed when the surface soil begins to dry and keep the plant in shade to filtered sun away from downspouts.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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This week, the superstar fills four spots on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The superstar was spotted out in Paris this weekend wearing some body-enveloping leather looks that are clinging onto the last days of fall-winter dressing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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