starburst

noun

Definition of starburstnext
as in halo

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Recent Examples of starburst Touches of Midcentury Modern kitsch, especially a starburst clock on the restaurant’s roadside sign, marks its place along Route 66. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 These starburst regions are characterized by exceptionally high rates of star formation, making M77 a dynamic and evolving galaxy. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026 Save for the dial’s starburst finish, tantalum is the one doing the talking here. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026 The 20-piece set includes four plates, four bowls, and four containers with matching lids that feature the brand’s signature starburst design and instant seal to lock in freshness. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starburst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starburst
  1. halo
  2. sunburst
  3. corona
Noun
  • And yet, there’s a halo of chaos that surrounds Rhaenyra — an electric current of turmoil that’s too constant not to be her fault.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The bottleneck sits in front of Apple’s entire fall lineup rather than one halo device.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of halo
Noun
  • Above, rays of light radiate in high relief and sunburst guilloche is visible beneath the vivid hot enamel.
    — Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The decorative sunburst windows on the two dormers and the gable window are our favorite details.
    — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Definition of sunburst
Noun
  • At about 82° above the horizon, many observers will need to lie on a blanket or sunbed to comfortably view the solar corona, which will dominate a dark sky.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That light is the corona, the sun’s hot outermost atmosphere.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of corona

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“Starburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starburst. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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