Thesaurus results for STAR-SPANGLED

star-spangled

adjective

Definition of star-spangled

as in starlike

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Recent Examples of star-spangled Many of the iconic works from this time broke precedent by portraying morally ambiguous superheroes who weren’t pure or star-spangled. — Hazlitt, 21 July 2022

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When star jasmine blooms in late spring and early summer, a profusion of white, starlike flowers on its evergreen foliage perfumes the entire garden.

— Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Mercury will be the fourth-brightest starlike object after Venus, Jupiter and Sirius.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025

Definition of starlike

Adjective

Before the cross-country move Hilton had been complaining about his astronomical hospital bills, even with insurance.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Private care is astronomical, and Medicare doesn't cover the custodial care this disease requires, the day-to-day help with bathing and dressing and supervision that can go on for a decade.

— Sue Peschin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of astronomical

Adjective

While Europe will experience a total solar eclipse, millions of Americans will instead witness a partial solar eclipse followed by the annual Perseid meteor shower, creating an unusual back-to-back celestial spectacle.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Advertisement Muller suggests the best time to watch the celestial event is after midnight, but advises heading to an area with low light pollution.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of celestial

Adjective

In fact, Albert Einstein's time-dilating general theory of relativity tends to be little more than an afterthought, with films highlighting the inconveniences of interstellar travel definitely in the minority.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The Colorado instrumental trio adds some dub and overdubs to their interstellar lounge.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 17 July 2026

Definition of interstellar

Adjective

Iconic intergalactic rogue Han Solo was made legendary through Harrison Ford’s performance, but by the release of Return of the Jedi in 1983, he was already done with playing the character.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026
Watch the trailer, which teases an intergalactic and perhaps inter-dimensional mission.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 July 2026

Definition of intergalactic

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