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
During the 20th century, the town hosted a starry roster of guests and residents, including the Kennedys and Elizabeth Taylor, all of whom spent time at The Red Fox Inn & Tavern.
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Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Visitors can hike trails like the Lighthouse Trail and Rock Garden Trail, camp under starry skies, or catch seasonal outdoor entertainment.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
The Marrakech Film Festival, whose festival director is French producer Melita Toscan du Plantier, has become a major cultural event within the Arab world, luring the starriest juries and equally impressive masterclasses year after year.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
The shots showcase different stages of the awe-inspiring launch, from the fiery plumes of smoke in the wake of liftoff to rocket separation in the starry night sky and the Falcon 9's first-stage booster returning to Earth for a successful landing.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Visitors can hike trails like the Lighthouse Trail and Rock Garden Trail, camp under starry skies, or catch seasonal outdoor entertainment.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
The Marrakech Film Festival, whose festival director is French producer Melita Toscan du Plantier, has become a major cultural event within the Arab world, luring the starriest juries and equally impressive masterclasses year after year.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
The shots showcase different stages of the awe-inspiring launch, from the fiery plumes of smoke in the wake of liftoff to rocket separation in the starry night sky and the Falcon 9's first-stage booster returning to Earth for a successful landing.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starry
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In the film, Gaia’s new atlas was used to create cutting-edge timelapse simulations of the movements of celestial objects.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Astronomers have discovered a new celestial object, a compact radio beacon located in the galaxy NGS 4945, about 12 million light-years away.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Aug. 2025
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His most recent work was 2023's Coup de Chance, a French romantic thriller that marked his 50th feature film and premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fresh off a romantic vacation in Mallorca, the Friends starlet was seen in Los Angeles sporting a basic grey tank top tucked into a pair of light-wash, wide-leg jeans—a late ‘90s look that Rachel Green definitely would have worn herself.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gas flow also affects stellar initial masses In another study, published in July 2025, astrophysicist Ke-Jung Chen led a research group at the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics using a detailed computer simulation that modeled how gas in the early universe may have flowed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
5 Aug. 2025
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But, because mange often accompanies secondary infections and nutritional imbalances, treatment in the wild is impractical, making the work at Walden's Puddle and other rehabilitation facilities all the more important, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Communications Manager Jason Harmon said.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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The internet faced ridicule for its impractical nature during its initial development phase.—
Sadhasivam Mohanadas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for a unique opportunity to study the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas from what could be the best vantage point in the solar system.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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So, this mass misstatement is no help to those erstwhile interstellar explorers.—
Don Lincoln,
Big Think,
29 Aug. 2025
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The one notable absence was star Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk, who recently underwent surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 NHL season but anticipates being back for the Olympics.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Elba’s co-star Rebecca Ferguson blew kisses around the room in the Sala Grande Theater.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starry. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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