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as in galaxies
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light
it's difficult to see the stars at night in the middle of the city because of all the streetlights
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as in principals
the person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show
when the star of the school play came down with the flu on opening night, her understudy got to go on
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as in celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
the public's endless fascination with stars
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Recent Examples of stars
But please know that those stars are given tenderly.
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Lily Osler, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
At the event, Chappell Roan leads the stars attending the special ceremony.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Jennifer Aniston has found love with wellness coach and hypnotist Jim Curtis after a string of high-profile romances with fellow Hollywood stars, including Brad Pitt, Justin Theroux, Vince Vaughn and John Mayer.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Oprah Winfrey went sleek in her leather top and trousers—Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts (two All’s Fair co-stars) went classic and glamorous in their floor-length dresses.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
Colbert, Dinello and Sedaris created the series alongside Mitch Rouse, while the three stars also wrote the episodes.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
The dark-sky park, certified by light pollution authority DarkSky International, has incredibly inky nightscapes that help the stars, galaxies, and planets pop.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
But strategic patience allowed both of these stars to find their voices.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Lily Osler, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
At the event, Chappell Roan leads the stars attending the special ceremony.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Jennifer Aniston has found love with wellness coach and hypnotist Jim Curtis after a string of high-profile romances with fellow Hollywood stars, including Brad Pitt, Justin Theroux, Vince Vaughn and John Mayer.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Oprah Winfrey went sleek in her leather top and trousers—Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts (two All’s Fair co-stars) went classic and glamorous in their floor-length dresses.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
Colbert, Dinello and Sedaris created the series alongside Mitch Rouse, while the three stars also wrote the episodes.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
The dark-sky park, certified by light pollution authority DarkSky International, has incredibly inky nightscapes that help the stars, galaxies, and planets pop.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
But strategic patience allowed both of these stars to find their voices.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stars
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The dark-sky park, certified by light pollution authority DarkSky International, has incredibly inky nightscapes that help the stars, galaxies, and planets pop.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Flares such as this one reveal the presence of incredibly large stars near the hearts of galaxies and shed light on the very structure of galaxies, Ford said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mag Bay, whose principals launched Cabo Yachts back in the 1990s, was almost hidden at the show among the other high-end offshore boats.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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What state law, education professors say Conservators have the power to direct, approve or disapprove actions of the board of trustees, superintendent and campus principals, according to state law.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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As an attorney at Blank Rome, Combs represents high-net-worth individuals and celebrities like model Emily Ratajkowski and hairstylist Chris Appleton.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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New Zealanders are actively trying to not treat people like celebrities.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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At its peak, the flare was 30 times brighter than any prior black hole flare, emitting as much energy as 10 trillion suns.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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This new black hole, which is as heavy as 50 million suns and is dubbed QSO1, clashes with the old, provisional account of the galaxy formation process, which did not start with black holes.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the co-headliners remained the nucleus of the show, not a single note wasted.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Their surf-psychedelic style and independent rise in the Southern California music scene set them apart from many festival headliners.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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In 2020, Lawrence celebrated her 30th birthday and received a sweet message from Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the media personalities.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Back when Lyft announced Women Connect, other alt-right personalities, including influencer Tomi Lahren, blasted the program.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
8 Nov. 2025
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Turnout figures for the Sacramento region show the Yes on 50 campaign benefitted from low voter turnout compared to other recent elections.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Backstage, various superstars applauded and congratulated him on the win, including Rey Mysterio, Sheamus, and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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In New York City, pop superstars Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter reunite for a girls' night out.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Stars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stars. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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