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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
Last year’s edition was a starry affair, featuring Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein with Jacob Elordi, Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne Johnson, Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt with Julia Roberts, and Emma-stone starrer Bugonia.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
The starry cast also includes Matt Damon, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron and many more.
—William Earl, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Rubin’s first images, based on just 10 hours of observations, let space fans zoom seemingly forever into an overwhelmingly starry sky.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Blueger and Kampf aren’t starry additions and aren’t likely to net the Canucks a haul, but Vancouver should be able to garner a couple of additional mid-round picks in return for the two expiring unrestricted free agent centres.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
The starry cast also includes Matt Damon, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron and many more.
—William Earl, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Rubin’s first images, based on just 10 hours of observations, let space fans zoom seemingly forever into an overwhelmingly starry sky.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Blueger and Kampf aren’t starry additions and aren’t likely to net the Canucks a haul, but Vancouver should be able to garner a couple of additional mid-round picks in return for the two expiring unrestricted free agent centres.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starry
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The time and attention to detail afforded it by Lord and Miller suggest that the directors are as susceptible as any of us to that amazement, elevated by the moving solemnity and celestial dimensions of Daniel Pemberton’s beautiful score.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s Gemini the Twins, Auriga the Chariot Driver, Taurus the Bull, and Canis Major and Minor, the Big and Little Dogs of the winter celestial theater.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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The elegant square neckline paired with the drop Basque waist creates a romantic silhouette.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Unrequited romantic feelings activate major cringe as Venus and Saturn align.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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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
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Bodycon styles can feel restrictive and a little impractical for long sightseeing days, while a relaxed maxi keeps you comfortable and polished from morning to night.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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After learning how the family lives, the designer rejiggered the floor plan—moving a staircase, lowering a ceiling, and transforming an impractical formal dining room into a dreamy mudroom entry with custom cabinetry inlaid with bucolic Farrow & Ball wallpaper depicting scenes of farm life.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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For example, scientists working in SETI, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, already factor in the consequences of electron dispersion in the interstellar medium between stars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, his imprint ripples outward, from the interstellar swagger of OutKast and the android futurism of Janelle Monáe to the mystical poise of Erykah Badu and the sculptural, otherworldly aesthetics of Solange, Grace Wales Bonner, and Pharrell Williams.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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When The Traitors Season 4 winner Rob Rausch promised co-star Maura Higgins a Hermès Birkin bag, the hard part wasn’t paying for it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jane Fonda will honor her friend and frequent co-star Robert Redford by introducing their Barefoot in the Park as a special Opening Night Gala presentation at the 17th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival next month.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starry. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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