Silver Star

noun

: a U.S. military decoration awarded for gallantry in action

called also Silver Star Medal

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The veteran, who served over 16 years as a Member of SEAL Team 5, won a Silver Star Medal for the very combat shown in daunting forensic verisimilitude in this film — and he’s worked through degrees of trauma most civilians can only imagine. Fred Schruers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025 The Silver Star tickets demonstrated how fan loyalty and personalized experiences could drive both engagement and revenue in the modern live music landscape. Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024 In the past, nonprofits such as Silver Star Community Inc. and the Wells Fargo Foundation have assisted in restoring Rosenwald Schools for new uses. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025 However, the resort maintains a hospitality lounge/clubhouse at the base of the Silver Star chairlift at Park City Mountain, served by a complimentary skier shuttle from the resort. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Silver Star

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Silver Star was in 1932

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“Silver Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Silver%20Star. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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