How to Use Silver Star in a Sentence

Silver Star

noun
  • For his actions on that day in 1968, Mr. Taylor was awarded the Silver Star.
    Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023
  • He was wounded, earning a Purple Heart as well as a Silver Star for valor.
    Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Dealey, the sub’s commander, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor and a Silver Star.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 May 2024
  • The most striking example is the horse Silver Star, brought to life by the acrobat Antoine Boissereau.
    Elisabeth Vincentelli, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
  • How might the Silver Star be able to convert those conventional-power-train hold-outs?
    Alexandra Cheney, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2022
  • In 2016, he was given the police Silver Star for catching two burglary suspects while patrolling Page Park.
    Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Taylor had been awarded a Silver Star, one of the military's top honors for valor in combat.
    CBS News, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The carnation was gone; the dark gray of his suit, which appeared black in the dim light, was relieved only by the tiny Silver Star bar in his lapel and a corner of a white handkerchief peeking out from the breast pocket.
    Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2021
  • According to the press release, there will be a limited number of tickets available at a later date that will sell for $20 (plus taxes and fees) as part of the new Silver Star program.
    Anna Chan, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2023
  • He was awarded a Silver Star for actions in combat, the military’s third-highest award for valor in combat, according to records released by the Navy.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Badger’s list of contributions include being awarded a Silver Star for bravery while serving in the Marine Corps.
    Myrna Petlicki, chicagotribune.com, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Terenzio, the lawsuit noted, was awarded numerous medals for his bravery, including three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star.
    Shelley Murphy, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Tickets are sure to be in extremely high demand, and in recognition of that fact, Rodrigo will offer a limited quantity of Silver Star seats for $20 each night.
    Spin Staff, Spin, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The real estate firm is transitioning to a new self-storage company called Silver Star Properties.
    Steve Brown, Dallas News, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Related Her initial concert announcement revealed that Rodrigo is offering some tickets at just $20 plus taxes and fees as part of the new Silver Star program.
    Anna Chan, Billboard, 15 Sep. 2023

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