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as in celestial
of or relating to the stars
humankind's dream of stellar navigation is hampered by the vast distances between the stars, even in our own galaxy
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
this miniature palm tree is a stellar example of the art of bonsai
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Recent Examples of stellar
Including this feature allows drivers of larger vehicles to get more gas mileage in cities, making up for less than stellar fuel economy numbers.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Continental banks like UniCredit, BBVA, and Deutsche Bank have enjoyed stellar years, reflecting improved credit conditions and stronger economic fundamentals across the region.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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.
—Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Hero's skepticism and affection for Cherry are apparent in the trailer, which also offers glimpses of the stellar ensemble cast: pop star Charli XCX (!), Felicity Jones, Richard E. Grant, and Amir El-Masry.
—EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Continental banks like UniCredit, BBVA, and Deutsche Bank have enjoyed stellar years, reflecting improved credit conditions and stronger economic fundamentals across the region.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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.
—Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Hero's skepticism and affection for Cherry are apparent in the trailer, which also offers glimpses of the stellar ensemble cast: pop star Charli XCX (!), Felicity Jones, Richard E. Grant, and Amir El-Masry.
—EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stellar
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Moreover, with your celestial ruler, Uranus, also retrograde in your fifth house of love, spontaneity and unpredictability reign — this could manifest in a sudden crush, a flirtatious encounter or insane sparks with someone who is the complete opposite of your type.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Upcoming celestial events Many sky-gazers around the world witnessed a total lunar eclipse over the weekend.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The openings can keep your feet cool or give you an excellent way to show off some eye-catching socks once the weather get cooler.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 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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Audi's done a terrific job applying a restrained retro-futuristic approach to the interiors.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Detroit Lions went 15-2 last season, finishing with the best record in the NFC behind an explosive offense and some terrific coaching.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 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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But if Julia’s delivery of her first child is about as wonderful as pushing a human out of your body can get — even the lighting is dreamy — her second child’s delivery is the exact opposite.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Morticia has this wonderful lighter look into the world as opposed to Wednesday.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Despite having an Oscar-winning director in Ron Howard and a starry cast of Sweeney, Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby and Ana de Armas, last year’s Eden at TIFF received lackluster reviews, which slowed the pic’s path to finding a distribution home.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Jenner went all out for her starry guests, according to Close.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ay, the superb slyness of that last response!—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Kansas’ sixth-year man Jalon Daniels put superb touches on a pair of touchdown passes.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Stellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stellar. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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