starlike

adjective

Definition of starlikenext
as in astronomical

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Recent Examples of starlike When star jasmine blooms in late spring and early summer, a profusion of white, starlike flowers on its evergreen foliage perfumes the entire garden. — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 Mercury will be the fourth-brightest starlike object after Venus, Jupiter and Sirius. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starlike
  1. astronomical
  2. celestial
  3. star-spangled
  4. astrophysical
  5. interstellar
Adjective
  • Before the cross-country move Hilton had been complaining about his astronomical hospital bills, even with insurance.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Private care is astronomical, and Medicare doesn't cover the custodial care this disease requires, the day-to-day help with bathing and dressing and supervision that can go on for a decade.
    — Sue Peschin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of astronomical
Adjective
  • While Europe will experience a total solar eclipse, millions of Americans will instead witness a partial solar eclipse followed by the annual Perseid meteor shower, creating an unusual back-to-back celestial spectacle.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement Muller suggests the best time to watch the celestial event is after midnight, but advises heading to an area with low light pollution.
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of celestial
Adjective
  • Many of the iconic works from this time broke precedent by portraying morally ambiguous superheroes who weren’t pure or star-spangled.
    — Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 21 July 2022
Definition of star-spangled
Adjective
  • Several astrophysical mysteries sit in the radio band of wavelengths.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 18 June 2026
  • That hasn't stopped researchers thinking about non-astrophysical black holes and the routes to their formation, however.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Definition of astrophysical
Adjective
  • In fact, Albert Einstein's time-dilating general theory of relativity tends to be little more than an afterthought, with films highlighting the inconveniences of interstellar travel definitely in the minority.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Colorado instrumental trio adds some dub and overdubs to their interstellar lounge.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 17 July 2026
Definition of interstellar

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“Starlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starlike. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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