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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
Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
The Home Alone star, 45, returned to the Golden Globes stage for the first time in 35 years to present the award for Best Screenplay — Motion Picture on Sunday.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Boyhood was a stranger case, since it was shot in increments over 12 years, with Hawke and co-star Patricia Arquette’s careers and lives slowly changing in that time — only for the world to treat its release as an epic comeback for them both.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Nor is her path from singer to screen star, but none of that matters.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
The Home Alone star, 45, returned to the Golden Globes stage for the first time in 35 years to present the award for Best Screenplay — Motion Picture on Sunday.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Wyle also took home the trophy for outstanding actor in a drama series, while his co-star Katherine LaNasa won for outstanding supporting actress.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Boyhood was a stranger case, since it was shot in increments over 12 years, with Hawke and co-star Patricia Arquette’s careers and lives slowly changing in that time — only for the world to treat its release as an epic comeback for them both.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for star
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Scientists aren’t entirely sure how these beating hearts at the centers of most large galaxies formed.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
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The European Space Agency telescope is designed to make a 3D map of the universe by looking at billions of galaxies up to 10 billion light years away across one third of the sky.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Several speakers, including Ginn's daughters, urged the board to reinstate the principal.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The move was made after the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, where former Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes also left the squad over a separate matter.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The night sky is buzzing with celestial activity this month.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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Like Capricorn’s celestial ruler, Saturn, Evan operates with an internal moral compass, often carrying the weight of accountability for those around him.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Directors Guild of America has named the nominees for its 2025 awards in the outstanding directorial achievement in television, commercials and documentary categories.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Hollywood Reporter snagged a nomination again for outstanding magazine overall coverage in a list that also includes The Advocate, Cosmo, Gaye Magazine, Out, People, Poz, Rolling Stone, Time and Variety.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this year, the country singer shared a recipe for her mom’s famous cherry cookies just in time for Valentine’s Day.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Manette poked fun at his famous recliner For over 35 years, Curt has settled into the same teal Bradington Young recliner to eat, watch TV and work out football plays.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some plants, like woodland spring ephemerals, have adapted to bloom before larger trees leaf out and block the sun.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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By that time in the afternoon, the sun was already behind the mountain ridges and dropping fast.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Like fashion pieces, each person carries a unique combination of taste, personality, and lifestyle that sets them apart from others.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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To make the most of your dress code, find ways to let your personality shine through by opting for something unique and on-trend, like denim, leopard print, or ditsy floral.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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