1
as in celestial
of or relating to the stars
the starry light of the firmament on a clear night
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as in romantic
having or marked by a tendency to be guided more by ideals than by reality
had the starry idea the Western military forces would waltz in there and put an end to rivalries that have been raging for hundreds of years
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Recent Examples of starry
Come dinnertime, guests emerge from their quarters for multi-course indulgence under starry skies.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
On Thursday night, Alexander Wang celebrated the ribbon-cutting for The Wang Contemporary — a cultural platform dedicated to supporting and amplifying Asian and Asian American creatives — with a starry celebration that drew industry insiders and celebrities alike.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
But starry skies are also rapidly becoming difficult to find, as light pollution is increasing by 10 percent every year.
—Megan Eaves, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny, the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is set to lead a starry cast which currently includes Viggo Mortensen, Javier Bardem and Edward Norton.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
On Thursday night, Alexander Wang celebrated the ribbon-cutting for The Wang Contemporary — a cultural platform dedicated to supporting and amplifying Asian and Asian American creatives — with a starry celebration that drew industry insiders and celebrities alike.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
But starry skies are also rapidly becoming difficult to find, as light pollution is increasing by 10 percent every year.
—Megan Eaves, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny, the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is set to lead a starry cast which currently includes Viggo Mortensen, Javier Bardem and Edward Norton.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starry
Adjective
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So far, 2026 has offered up some celestial spectacles, including a total lunar eclipse and a planetary parade.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Those who want to be assured of a good view of this shady little celestial drama should travel to the east to stay ahead of the clouds.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The 144 rooms (including 15 suites) lean into a soft, romantic palette—think rose and blush tones, curved sofas, sculptural lighting, and marble baths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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That right now is crucial because your wants could change, your sons’ romantic lives could change, anything could change.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Malibu oceanfront corner one-bedroom suites are standouts for their floor-to-ceiling windows and posh dining areas with stellar views of the beach and the nearby pier that lights up the night sky with its kaleidoscopic Ferris wheel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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There’s not a moment in this movie that isn’t full of mood-boosting charm, from the stellar soundtrack to the era-perfect hairdos.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Park Board can issue bonds, something that was impractical for the Port Authority.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Woanger Set of 4 Wicker Storage Baskets Pretty, functional storage solutions are the perfect antidote to impractical minimalism.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The shell, which creates a bubble around the Wolf-Rayet star, is tens of thousands of times denser than the surrounding interstellar medium.—
James Dinneen,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Mar. 2026
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Just three interstellar objects have ever been discovered passing through our solar system.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Curtis, along with co-star Nicole Kidman, hit the red carpet for the premiere of their forthcoming thriller series Scarpetta.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Shortly after Barrera’s firing, co-star Jenna Ortega departed the film, as well as new director Christopher Landon.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starry. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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