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starburst

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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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Adidas The German sportswear giant carried a halo from this summer’s World Cup, serving as an official FIFA sponsor and the outfitter for both finalists, Spain and Argentina.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Like most protective styles, halo braids are incredibly versatile, with plenty of room to make the look your own.

— Ariel Baker, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026

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For this eclipse, the DEB was tasked with capturing data on the sun's corona while transmitting a live feed to a NASA webcast from within the path of totality.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
There are few things more beautiful than the corona, the sun’s atmosphere, visible only during total solar eclipses like the one that occurred last week over a narrow swath of eastern Greenland, western Iceland and Spain.

— Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

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