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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
For those of us who prefer our movie stars to recite lines of dialogue rather than left-wing talking points, the 1972 Academy Awards represented something of a high point.
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
While Kidman and Curtis were mum about their hopes and plans for season two, their co-stars — who are not producers — were a little more forthcoming.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
The show had no stars, just a bunch of, then, very much unknown actors like Daniel Day-Lewis, Colin Firth, Kenneth Branagh, David Parfitt, and Rupert Everett, but Thompson came up with the idea of presenting them as a new class of thespians, the rest is history.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
The Brand New Day trailer arrived a year after Holland revealed his costume online, and his last time playing Spider-Man since 2021’s No Way Home, which featured cameos from past Spider-Man films, including stars Tobey McGuire and Andrew Garfield.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
The Terror Squad and Bronx artists and DJs weren’t the only hip-hop stars to frequent the Skate Key.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
And Berlin wants stars there, to be competitive.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
This isn’t just a local problem; the Astrophage are eating stars everywhere, like ants at an intergalactic picnic.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
The stars are turning down the volume, but not changing the message.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2026
Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
While Kidman and Curtis were mum about their hopes and plans for season two, their co-stars — who are not producers — were a little more forthcoming.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
The show had no stars, just a bunch of, then, very much unknown actors like Daniel Day-Lewis, Colin Firth, Kenneth Branagh, David Parfitt, and Rupert Everett, but Thompson came up with the idea of presenting them as a new class of thespians, the rest is history.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
The Brand New Day trailer arrived a year after Holland revealed his costume online, and his last time playing Spider-Man since 2021’s No Way Home, which featured cameos from past Spider-Man films, including stars Tobey McGuire and Andrew Garfield.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
The Terror Squad and Bronx artists and DJs weren’t the only hip-hop stars to frequent the Skate Key.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
And Berlin wants stars there, to be competitive.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
This isn’t just a local problem; the Astrophage are eating stars everywhere, like ants at an intergalactic picnic.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
The stars are turning down the volume, but not changing the message.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stars
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In a new study published on Monday in the Astrophysical Journal, researchers used computers to simulate the two dwarf galaxies’ 100-million-year-long collision.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 Mar. 2026
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Initially, some astronomers suggested the dots could be massive galaxies from the early universe, or black holes surrounded by dust.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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The other participant in the Wednesday rally was Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, which represents about 3,000 principals, assistant principals and central and regional office middle managers.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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There have been, of course, changes along the way, innovations, failures, troubles, new formats, frequency of publication from weekly to monthly, and joys, many of them captured in this issue’s lively conversation among the four principals.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Chuck Norris is among the celebrities reported dead in 2026, part of a growing list of notable figures across entertainment, music and culture.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Few celebrities have sparked a cult following quite like the roundhouse-kicking Chuck Norris.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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On the walls, some embossed with seashells, are moon carvings and brass suns, glossy lacquer minibars in baby blues and oxblood reds, and wonky puzzle piece doorknobs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The spectrum also shows the structure is a mix of gas and stars and suggests that the far end is a bright knot of gas glowing as bright as nearly 50 million suns.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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The headliners will include Shaboozey on Friday, Koe Wetzel on Saturday and Riley Green on Sunday.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Lollapalooza daily lineup released The 2026 Lollapalooza lineup was announced Tuesday morning, with headliners including Charli XCX, Lorde, Tate McRae, Olivia Dean, Jennie and the Smashing Pumpkins.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Muriel Fox was an insider who knew all of the players, and her candid descriptions of the events and personalities that made history (yes, Betty Friedan was a monster, but a brilliant one) makes for a dramatic story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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That degree in psychology came in handy when dealing with personalities in the entertainment industry.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Democrats strongly opposed Kent's confirmation because of his past ties to far-right figures and conspiracy theories.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Center for American Progress, a left-leaning policy institute, questioned those figures and pointed to analyses predicting a more modest $331 to $748 increase.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the Ghanaian powerhouse is no stranger to joining forces with American superstars.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2026
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Two South Florida superstars, Gloria Estefan and Jimmy Buffett, whose signature tunes each earned them recognition by the National Recordings Registry of the Library of Congress, find themselves in this category.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Stars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stars. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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