starburst

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Recent Examples of starburst 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 This collision delivered a vast amount of gas and dust, which triggered an intense bout of star formation, referred to as starburst. Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026 In the adjoining dining room, a classic starburst light fixture dangles above the table. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starburst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starburst
Noun
  • The team compared the chemical properties in the stars to those of stars in the galactic halo, dwarf galaxies, as well as simulated populations.
    Julian Dossett, Space.com, 27 May 2026
  • Unlike limited-production halo cars, the Luce EV will join Ferrari’s regular lineup.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • The center disc, done in a Blackor fumé (also with a sunburst pattern), is where the second time zone resides, with a white arrow marking the way.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
  • The owners’ curation of Danish and vintage furnishings (such as a sage-green Egg chair and walnut dining set) further celebrate the home’s bones, along with a framed photo of Aaron Slims’s Poolside Glamour and a sunburst metal work of art.
    Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Why is the corona hundreds of times hotter than the surface below it?
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 28 May 2026
  • Coronal mass ejections are emissions of solar material from the Sun’s corona—its outermost layer of atmosphere.
    Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

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“Starburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starburst. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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