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
Starting April 6, up to four guests at a time can stay for one night at the oceanside digs — and enjoy the beloved rotating closet — best known for housing Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) and her starry alter ego on the Disney Channel hit.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
The starry guest list also included Dua Lipa, Keke Palmer, Melissa McCarthy, Zoe Saldaña, Patricia Arquette, Adam Lambert, Matthew Lillard, Tiffany Haddish, Dylan Efron, Brandi Carlile, David Geffen, Fran Drescher, Kate Beckinsale, Laverne Cox and Donatella Versace.
—Rance Collins, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The actress stole the show not once but twice with two stunning gowns over the course of the starry night.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The show’s producers said Bill Pullman and his son Lewis Pullman have joined the starry roster of presenters for Sunday’s live broadcast.
—Lindsey Bahr, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
The starry guest list also included Dua Lipa, Keke Palmer, Melissa McCarthy, Zoe Saldaña, Patricia Arquette, Adam Lambert, Matthew Lillard, Tiffany Haddish, Dylan Efron, Brandi Carlile, David Geffen, Fran Drescher, Kate Beckinsale, Laverne Cox and Donatella Versace.
—Rance Collins, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The actress stole the show not once but twice with two stunning gowns over the course of the starry night.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The show’s producers said Bill Pullman and his son Lewis Pullman have joined the starry roster of presenters for Sunday’s live broadcast.
—Lindsey Bahr, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starry
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The look is similar to that vessel, too, but with celestial design flourishes.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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At its centre sat a deep porcelain tub, crowned by a celestial Bvlgari mosaic.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Calgary, Alberta The third-largest city by population in Canada, Calgary offers a vibrant destination for literary enthusiasts that is a refreshing change of pace from the often sleepy, romantic bookish towns.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Colleen Hoover adaptation is shaping up to be a modest hit for the studio, which spent $25 million on the romantic drama.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2026
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That mentality was on display in Miami’s 2-1 Opening Day win over the Colorado Rockies, a gritty win that featured a stellar start from ace Sandy Alcantara, timely hitting and strong defense — the backbone of any successful team.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Over the next few days, there are more stellar matchups to come.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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The creator notes the concept suits cabins, RVs, and off-grid structures particularly well — anywhere grid ties are impractical or expensive.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Stylists also caution against looks that feel overly themed or impractical.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2026
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The enrichment of deuterium in 3I/ATLAS also tells us about the interstellar comet's origins.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ryland then unwittingly finds himself on an interstellar mission that includes meeting the alien Rocky.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Frontrunners for the role now include Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Harris Dickinson, and Page's Bridgerton co-star Jonathan Bailey.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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For Scorsese’s movie, De Niro and co-star Juliette Lewis were both nominated for Oscars.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starry. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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