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noun

ˈstär How to pronounce star (audio)
Definition of starnext
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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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star

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adjective

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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
Noun
But while Ayo Edebiri and late Hollywood legend Rob Reiner received nominations for their work on the show, star Jeremy Allen White was snubbed despite previously winning his category twice. — Dan Heching, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 Emmy voters showered stars with attention Wednesday morning, and not just in the acting categories. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Adjective
This is the same organization that let Leonard’s 213 co-star Paul George walk two years ago, with the ink on the extension Leonard signed five months earlier barely dry. — Law Murray, New York Times, 30 June 2026 The Summer House star is reportedly leaving the Bravo show following the castwide fallout over her relationship with co-star West Wilson. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for star
Recent Examples of Synonyms for star
  1. galaxy
  2. principal
  3. celebrity
  4. celestial
  5. outstanding
  6. famous
  7. sun
  8. personality
Noun
  • As lovers of the first film know, Paul is blessed with visions of the future, but his mind has grown clouded since assuming control of the galaxy.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • The images may help scientists discern how galaxies form and cluster over billions of years, and how the universe came to be.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of galaxy
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  • Robert Fuller, a principal at Gensler working on the Pfizer building conversion, compared the project to surgery in an interview with Bloomberg last year.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Annemarie Cortez, the principal at an elementary school in Corona, California, told me that many administrators are instructing teachers not to assign full books; they’re supposed to be running discrete reading drills with short excerpts.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of principal
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  • During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
  • The event is operating at a scale on par with the Super Bowl or Olympics, with multiple performances and celebrity cameos.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Definition of celebrity
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  • Before dawn on July 11, early risers will be treated to a striking celestial scene low in the east-northeast sky.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 July 2026
  • On that note, with your celestial ruler, Venus, taking a dip in your sleepy 12th house of resting, retreating and surrendering to the ebb and flow of your spirit, you’re encouraged to slow down.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of celestial
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  • Allen scored the Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actress in a drama series for her role as Roxie Hamler, a terminally ill cancer patient who arrives at the emergency room after breaking her leg and suffering from seizures.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • The nominees for the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were unveiled Wednesday, with Hollywood honoring a slew of new shows and setting up what’s expected to be a battle among two legends in the race for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.
    — Dan Heching, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • That sequence would be remembered as one of the more famous, hilarious stretches in recent golf history, maybe even the core memory of Spieth’s ever-entertaining prime.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Rather than occupying both the Roosevelt’s famous poolside cabanas and the hotel’s upper floor suites, next year, the Felix will restrict its offerings to the two-story cabanas, fostering a more personal and consolidated experience.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 14 July 2026
Definition of famous
Noun
  • Several hours after the meeting began, as the sun began to sink toward the horizon, commissioner Jacob Wurman raised his hand for a point of order.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
  • Stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of sun
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  • Fortunately, today's kitchen rugs are designed to handle real-life messes while bringing plenty of personality underfoot.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
  • Looks like the two very different personalities will have to share their grandfather’s cottage for the time being.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 July 2026
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