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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
And if these virtual recreations of stellar self-destruction are windows into the very distant past, then that might also mean our own waterlogged, paradisiacal world is just one in a considerably long line of oceanic planets.
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Robin George Andrews, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
A great deal of stellar matter is blasted out as powerful, high-speed outflows or jets.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 May 2025
Second, and maybe just as important, the Vikings have produced three years of stellar quarterback infrastructure.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The two films will kick-off what’s expected to be as stellar June in terms of ticket sales.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Robin George Andrews, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
A great deal of stellar matter is blasted out as powerful, high-speed outflows or jets.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 May 2025
Second, and maybe just as important, the Vikings have produced three years of stellar quarterback infrastructure.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The two films will kick-off what’s expected to be as stellar June in terms of ticket sales.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stellar
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In fact, space telescopes that can see in different wavelengths have been crucial for discovering all sorts of surprising celestial objects and events.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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This celestial bubble, discovered by astrophysicist Miroslav Filipović of Western Sydney University, is likely a supernova remnant (SNR), an expanding shell of gas and dust formed by shockwaves from a massive stellar explosion.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Within 23 hours, the signals will be as far from Earth as NASA’s Voyager 1, the world’s most distant spacecraft at more than 15 billion miles in interstellar space.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
27 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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Even with challenging oppositions, Siakam has been terrific throughout the playoffs.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The actor stars opposite a terrific female cast in a story that plays out like a 1950s Hollywood weepie, piling on the tears but not always doing it convincingly.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Key to the victory for the Guardians was star first baseman Carlos Santana, who went one-for-two for one hit and two RBIs.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 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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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Solo Leveling was the big winner Sunday night at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, taking home anime of the year, best action, best new series, and multiple performance and music honors in a starry ceremony that brought together anime’s most passionate global fans.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2025
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Star projectors can be wondrous to behold, turning a room into a starry display, awash with colors, nebulas and more.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
24 May 2025
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Finney-Smith would be a superb 3-and-D starting power forward if Jarrett Allen is traded and the Cavaliers move Mobley to center.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Its sound quality is superb, with deep bass and crisp, clear vocals, and the DTS Headphone:X surround tech adds a lot to the experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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“Stellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stellar. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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