multiple star

noun

: several stars in close proximity that appear to form a single system

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The San Diego Padres are reportedly listening to trade offers for multiple star players this winter. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 The event saw multiple stars, producers and directors touching on issues such as pay parity and production, with several trailers and first looks also unveiled. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024 Popular on Variety Award season campaigns can be tricky when multiple stars from the same film are vying for similar recognition. Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024 The archives contained work from the news site's founding in 1996 that documented the rise of multiple stars and genres. James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for multiple star 

Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multiple star was in 1786

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“Multiple star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiple%20star. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.

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