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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
Dallas did have its chances, including Hellebuyck’s stellar saves on Dadonov and Benn (off a perfect backdoor feed from Tyler Seguin), and Johnston hitting the post.
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Marvel is winning the May 9-10 weekend overall with Thunderbolts*, which, like Sinners, is benefiting from stellar audience scores.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2025
This promises to be a stellar conversation for anyone who likes to think.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
At the other end of the ice, Thompson kept up his stellar goaltending that helped the Capitals get past Montreal in five games in the first round.
—Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Marvel is winning the May 9-10 weekend overall with Thunderbolts*, which, like Sinners, is benefiting from stellar audience scores.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2025
This promises to be a stellar conversation for anyone who likes to think.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
At the other end of the ice, Thompson kept up his stellar goaltending that helped the Capitals get past Montreal in five games in the first round.
—Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stellar
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How to watch the Milky Way shine bright in the sky? Steer away from light pollution and bright moon phases, as this contributes to the Milky Way’s fainter stars and celestial features fading into the night.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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California stargazers will soon be able to witness a dazzling celestial sight composed of billions of stars.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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That means that barring a massive night by Brunson -- who is dealing with two excellent perimeter defenders in Jrue Holiday and Derrick White -- the Celtics should be able to not only win, but cover, for the second game in a row.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Using radio observations of ammonia, a molecule abundant in interstellar space and familiar on Earth as a common cleaning agent, astronomers mapped the rotating disk of gas and dust swirling around HW2.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
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Voyager 1 is now in interstellar space in the constellation Ophiuchus, in the southern sky beneath the Summer Triangle stars, as seen from the Northern Hemisphere.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Comment Wow, what a terrific series finale to Luthen, the acclaimed Disney+ show about the rebel who challenged an Empire, and also all of the other rebels, mostly by lecturing them incessantly.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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Already an Olympic bronze medalist thanks to her play for Team USA's 3 vs. 3 squad at the 2024 Paris games, Van Lith concluded a terrific NCAA career with a final season starring in the Big 12 for Texas Christian University.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Now 6, McCullough's son will testify during the trial and could prove to be the star witness for prosecutors.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Fast evaluation If Hunter lives up to the hype of a star two-way player for most of a decade, the trade compensation will likely be an afterthought.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Its deep, shiny green foliage is a wonderful complement to the perfectly peachy hue of each rose.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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The work employed a starry creative team with talents from the screen and stage.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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The three starry productions are among the biggest hits of Broadway’s spring 2025 season.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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The high-quality tri-ply cladding (two layers of stainless steel with an aluminum core) does a superb job spreading heat evenly across the surface of the pan, delivering consistent and even cooking results.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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With superb cinematography from Jermaine Edwards, the visual look here is almost poetic at times.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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“Stellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stellar. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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