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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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Any cast of co-stars would be deemed successful merely for holding its own, and this one does so much more than that.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
In a Harper’s Bazaar cover story published last month, Hathaway’s co-star Meryl Streep revealed that Hathaway went up to the film’s producers on set and urged them to cast size-inclusive models.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
New York Yankees stars Aaron Judge and Ben Rice joined rare company in the team’s 4-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Any cast of co-stars would be deemed successful merely for holding its own, and this one does so much more than that.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Throughout March, rumors that West had begun dating his co-star Amanda Batula flooded gossip sites, though the two continuously denied said claims.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
In a Harper’s Bazaar cover story published last month, Hathaway’s co-star Meryl Streep revealed that Hathaway went up to the film’s producers on set and urged them to cast size-inclusive models.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for star
Noun
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Kuiil This helpful Ugnaught and Mando pal might be the most honorable guy in the galaxy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Despite its name, Messier 81 is actually a galaxy - one of the brightest in the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The board is composed of athletic directors, principals, and superintendents.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Court filings describe him as one of the longest-serving principals in the city school system.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Around that time, a celebrity biologist and adventurer named Robert Marc Lehmann showed up in a gray-camouflage wetsuit.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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The Barnstable Brown Gala, held annually ahead of the Kentucky Derby, is known for drawing celebrities and high-profile guests while supporting charitable causes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The Arsenal manager invoked a bed of roses and the accompaniment of celestial music and formed an expression to suggest anyone expecting that was evidently disconnected from the reality of a Premier League title race.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Winning three Oscar nominations, Cruise understandably took pride in his work in Born on the Fourth of July or even Lions for Lambs, but his career didn’t become became celestial until Top Gun.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At Friday’s news conference, Cordero-Stutz said outstanding citations will be dismissed.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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In the bottom of the ninth with one on and one out, Carson Benge made an outstanding diving catch in right field to rob Vaughn Grisson of extra bases and prevent a run from scoring.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The barren landscape, despite its harsh conditions (daytime temperatures often exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit), was—and still is—famous for its connection to many legends of treasure.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Star ribbons loop across the sun.—
Brenda Hillman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Nuclear fusion, the same process that powers the sun, has undergone several advancements in the last few years, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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An area rug can completely change how a room feels—adding warmth, softness, and personality from the very first step.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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Not a big personality pushing a vision.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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