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starburst

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Definition of starburst

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

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They’re called haptic halo wheels and they’re mounted on the steering wheel.

— Greg Migliore, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
While presented as angelic—note the halo on the first slide—Fox’s photo shoot definitely featured some demonic undertones.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Definition of halo

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During that time, daylight will fade, temperatures may fall, bright planets and stars will appear, and the corona will stretch around the black silhouette of the moon.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The sun’s brilliant disk is fully blocked, and the ethereal wisps of the corona—the sun’s gaseous atmosphere—come fully into view.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2026

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