starburst
noun
star·burst
ˈstär-ˌbərst 
: something (such as a pattern) that resembles diverging rays of light
starbursts of color
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Each bowl features a lid with the brand’s iconic starburst design and signature instant-seal technology, which ensures your food stays fresh.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
The collision is likely the reason for M83’s intense starburst activity.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The wispy brown filaments surrounding the central starburst region are bubbles of gas that have been heated by stellar winds and intense ultraviolet radiation unleashed by hot, young stars.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Then create a starburst formation and hot-glue where the ornaments touch.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
The collision is likely the reason for M83’s intense starburst activity.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The wispy brown filaments surrounding the central starburst region are bubbles of gas that have been heated by stellar winds and intense ultraviolet radiation unleashed by hot, young stars.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Then create a starburst formation and hot-glue where the ornaments touch.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Starburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starburst. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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