Synonyms of star

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noun

ˈstär 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• galaxy
• sun
• cluster
• luminary
• sphere
• supernova
• constellation
• nova
• pulsar
• supergiant
• variable
• dwarf
• quasar
• white dwarf
• lodestar
• neutron star
• red star
• binary star
• red giant
• subdwarf
• variable star
• fixed star
• giant star
• red dwarf
• gasser
• supercluster
• brown dwarf

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• principal
• superstar
• headliner
• lead
• starlet
• leading man
• leading lady
• ingenue
• costar
• star turn
• coprincipal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extra
• supernumerary

3

as in celebrity

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about

the public's endless fascination with stars

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrity
• personality
• superstar
• name
• hero
• celeb
• megastar
• light
• icon
• luminary
• somebody
• standout
• dignitary
• notable
• cause célèbre
• personage
• VIP
• notoriety
• figure
• notability
• idol
• heartthrob
• favorite
• worthy
• pillar
• monument
• immortal
• magnate
• eminence
• mogul
• demigod
• baron
• bigwig
• nabob
• kahuna
• big shot
• panjandrum

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nobody
• has-been
• lightweight
• mediocrity
• noncelebrity

star

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adjective

1

as in celestial

of or relating to the stars

star observations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celestial
• stellar
• interstellar
• starry
• astral
• astronomical
• intergalactic
• heavenly
• astrophysical
• empyrean
• starlike
• astronautic
• star-spangled

2

as in outstanding

standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement

the teacher's star pupil

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outstanding
• distinguished
• prestigious
• famous
• illustrious
• notable
• eminent
• luminous
• noteworthy
• superior
• bright
• signal
• honored
• celebrated
• noble
• renowned
• astral
• infamous
• famed
• glorious
• preeminent
• redoubtable
• exalted
• dominant
• reputable
• notorious
• predominant
• paramount

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minor
• average
• insignificant
• unimportant
• mediocre
• inferior
• obscure
• unsung
• uncelebrated

3

as in famous

widely known

looking for star actors to play the leads

Synonyms & Similar Words

• famous
• famed
• prominent
• celebrated
• renowned
• notorious
• distinguished
• legendary
• visible
• infamous
• big-name
• respected
• noted
• illustrious
• well-known
• outstanding
• notable
• leading
• respectable
• great
• prestigious
• fabled
• remarkable
• important
• popular
• honorable
• exceptional
• eminent
• favorite
• fabulous
• noteworthy
• superior
• significant
• recognized
• reputable
• preferred
• formidable
• acknowledged
• preeminent
• redoubtable
• estimable
• supereminent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unknown
• anonymous
• obscure
• nameless
• unsung
• insignificant
• unimportant
• inconspicuous
• unfamous
• uncelebrated
• undistinguished
• unexceptional
• unpopular

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of star

Noun

All eyes on him, Schlittler is the man the Red Sox have to beat, and the star who has to show up for the Yankees. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Crashing Out With Kail follows the reality star on her tour and promises to feature hotel room chaos, green room tension, business decisions made on the fly and a relationship playing out in real time while seven kids wait at home. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

Adjective

Stalter is a highlight on any red carpet, and treating her Hacks creator and co-star Downs like an accessory or a purse dog can really bring together a whole fashion bit. — Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

The actor thanked producers and writers of the project, as well as the technicians who brought her co-star — an octopus named Marcellus — to life. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026