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

The country star will continue to give back to communities at Sand in My Boots through his Morgan Wallen Foundation, to support programs for youth in sports and music. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026

And despite some reports, Euphoria and Frankenstein star Jacob Elordi would also not be testing. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026

Adjective

Sommer, who several albums as a cabaret singer, increasingly worked in Europe though the ’70s, including the 1979 comedy The Prisoner of Zenda with her old Panther co-star Sellers. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs cornerback shook off a family history of imprisonment and became star professional football player. — Pj Green october 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026