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

Still, authorities are keeping a close eye on him due to the history of alleged abuse during his relationship with the Heroes star. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026

Farms bring to mind the smell of hay, the sound of gravel crunching underfoot, horses snorting, grass swaying in the rolling fields, and the vast expanse of the star-studded sky. — Jeffrey Dungan, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Pidgeon prasied her co-star Zimmer and talked about playing out their relationship. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

California can keep a star witness and introduce key evidence during opening statements in its case against Meta, a federal judge has ruled, dealing a blow to the tech titan on the eve of the landmark trial. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026