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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
Bill Dawers - For The Ajc,
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2 July 2026
Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero is arguably the hottest player in baseball at the moment.
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Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Al-Amri may have the goal, but Al-Owais is surely the star man of this game thus far.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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His restaurant Vitium in Cremona, Italy, was recognized with a Michelin star.
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Bill Dawers - For The Ajc,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero is arguably the hottest player in baseball at the moment.
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Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Adjective
Turns out his co-star Geena Davis feels likewise.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Al-Amri may have the goal, but Al-Owais is surely the star man of this game thus far.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for star
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With this capability, Rubin can reveal details of the cosmos across an enormous range of scales, from distant galaxies, to individual stars, to the wispy clouds of dust spread throughout our galaxy.
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This nebula, found in our own Milky Way galaxy, is a vast region of gas and dust surrounding a dense concentration of massive stars.
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All investments carry some level of risk, including the potential loss of principal invested.
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The former elementary and math teacher worked as a principal in Atlanta and held senior leadership roles in other school systems before spending three years as Deputy Superintendent of Academic Services in Philadelphia.
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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An elusive celestial event is expected to peak later this week, according to astronomy experts.
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Radio telescopes detect naturally occurring radio waves emitted by stars, planets, galaxies and other celestial objects.
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Watson was always known for incredibly quick hands and outstanding bat speed.
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Another outstanding rug in the lineup this week is this easy-to-clean jute number from Joon Loloi at 60% off.
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
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The terrain is rocky, with vineyards clinging to steep limestone slopes, simultaneously warmed by the sun and cooled by salty Adriatic breezes.
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Other methods to reduce the harm from sweltering temperatures include more breaks and flexible shifts so workers can avoid the midday sun, according to the WHO.
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The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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The biggest of big media — from Amazon to Fox and Tubi to Netflix — are aggressively courting creators for deals as marketers scramble to tap into the heat around personalities who ply their trade on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and the like.
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“Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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