stardust

noun

star·​dust ˈstär-ˌdəst How to pronounce stardust (audio)
: a feeling or impression of romance, magic, or ethereality

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From the get-go, the good times rolled, the stardust fell like a meteor shower (everyone from Nelson Mandela to Catherine Deneuve, Charlize Theron, and the Gipsy Kings). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026 But…who doesn’t love that sprinkle of studio stardust and a bit of Hollywood bling along the way. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026 Still, the organizers were clearly happy to sprinkle a little Huntr/x stardust into the ceremony — much to the attendees’ delight. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026 On the selling side, as with any notable seller, when an athlete lists a home there’s a natural assumption the name itself adds marketing stardust, that a bit of provenance can carry some of the load. Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stardust

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stardust was in 1906

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“Stardust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stardust. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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