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
In an era when celebrity is a substitute for substance and norm-breaking behavior fuels fundraising, the starry race to lead America’s biggest city could recenter in-the-wilderness Democrats and give them something passing for an anchor.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
In the house, they’re represented as starry lights, a firefly painting (Windham was an avid painter), and a full-size Firefly scareactor.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Picture yourself in an old observatory on a crisp, starry autumn night—bronze instruments glinting in the dim light, surrounded by aged leather and parchment maps.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
While children’s entertainment brands always have potential to grow big, shows like Bluey, Peppa Pig, CoComelon and, more recently, Netflix feature film KPop Demon Hunters, appear to have reached even starrier heights in the post-pandemic era.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
In the house, they’re represented as starry lights, a firefly painting (Windham was an avid painter), and a full-size Firefly scareactor.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Picture yourself in an old observatory on a crisp, starry autumn night—bronze instruments glinting in the dim light, surrounded by aged leather and parchment maps.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
While children’s entertainment brands always have potential to grow big, shows like Bluey, Peppa Pig, CoComelon and, more recently, Netflix feature film KPop Demon Hunters, appear to have reached even starrier heights in the post-pandemic era.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starry
Adjective
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And don't forget to explore our night sky guide for more celestial highlights this month.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Orionid meteor shower, which peaks in mid-October annually, is set to reach its maximum activity soon — offering skywatchers a dazzling celestial spectacle, as the fast-moving meteors occasionally become fireballs, appearing brighter than any of the stars or planets in the night sky.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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The romantic drama is in theaters March 13 Colleen Hoover is bringing another romantic drama to the big screen.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Although the looks were from pre-spring 2026, the mood was romantic, and nodded to the fall 2025 collection.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Due to its stellar activity, the galaxy has become a favorite for astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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How to take photos of the stellar event?—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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If there’s a force majeure clause in the new rights contracts that allows the NBA’s media partners to temporarily halt running sportsbook ads when an unforeseeable event makes such airings impractical, it’s hidden under a tide of black ink.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Robots have become indispensable in environments where high radiation or structural complexity makes human intervention dangerous or impractical.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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And there are other ideas to do with ion drives and collecting interstellar gas and using that to propel yourself along—but all that would involve very lengthy trips.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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But in the world of Billboard charts and MySpace blogs, Fall Out Boy was interstellar, skyrocketing into mainstream success.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Teller will receive the Distinguished Performance Award that same night, joined by his co-star, Oscar-winner Randolph.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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His co-star White, Strong said, was similarly locked in; the two barely talked on set, each submerged in their character bubble.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starry. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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