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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
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 12 May 2025
Glen Powell jokes about getting confused for Justin Hartley
'Tracker' star Justin Harley previews Jensen Ackles' season 2 return
Colter was turned onto the case by his mother, Mary.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 May 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
Deadline confirmed from sources close to the star that the man standing on the roof was indeed Cruise.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 12 May 2025
Glen Powell jokes about getting confused for Justin Hartley
'Tracker' star Justin Harley previews Jensen Ackles' season 2 return
Colter was turned onto the case by his mother, Mary.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 May 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for star
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Andor series finale In a galaxy far, far away, does any star shine brighter than Cassian Andor (Diego Luna)?—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
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Related Stories: — 'Galaxy Zoo' project needs your help classifying tens of thousands of galaxies — James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) — A complete guide — What is a galaxy?—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 May 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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And this week: A (French, bien sûr) series about Antonin Carême, the world’s first celebrity chef — and possible Napoleonic-era spy.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Nine exterior colors are available, including the new Ceres Blue, a celestial blue-gray inspired by the dwarf planet Ceres.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Here’s what to know about the upcoming celestial events: When to watch Eta Aquarid meteor shower in California In early May, Earth crosses streams of space dust from Halley’s comet that produce a vibrant meteor shower, the Eta Aquarids, according to NASA.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2025
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Like every successful side in these early years of the World Cup, Uruguay 1950 had an outstanding centre-half in Varela, who was physically dominant and also a key attacking weapon.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The Wall Street investment bank estimated that Berkshire’s T-bill position has more than doubled over the past year, adding that the $314 billion stake as of the end of March accounted for 5% of all outstanding short-term government bills.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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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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Earth's atmosphere pulses in sync with the sun's fiery outbursts, according to new research, indicating that our planet is more sensitive to solar activity than previously thought.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
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With beer specials like PBR and Highlife, live music from Truckstop Preachers and Little Johnny Trailer Trash, and a mullet contest, the Trailer Trash Bash is the perfect way to let loose and enjoy the fun of the sun in Charlotte and the dive-bar energy of Small Bar.—
AvidXchange Music Factory,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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As the Something Beautiful release date approaches, the superstar has delivered another focus track from the project — and it’s become a quick bestseller right out of the gate.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Although Kelsea Ballerini has received nominations for five consecutive years at the ACM Awards, the country superstar went home empty-handed for the fifth year in a row.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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“Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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