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Noun
Viggo Mortensen, one of Alonso’s recurrent collaborators, stars as a father searching for his daughter in the first segment set in the Old West, which cleverly gives way to present-day South Dakota, and eventually to the Brazilian Amazon a few decades in the past. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024 Since being in the spotlight as a ‘90s child star, Lopez told Fox News Digital how he’s relied on his faith while working in Hollywood. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
She is expected to be a star witness at the trial of Jaynes and Meany. Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024 Tony is sleeping with his star new producer, Cameron Cook (Nafessa Williams), imported from NBC for her professional acumen and passion for yelling. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for star 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for star
Noun
  • The European Space Agency telescope is designed to make a 3D map of the universe by looking at billions of galaxies up to 10 billion light years away across one third of the sky.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Related: Best telescopes: Observe stars, galaxies, nebulas, planets and more March 29: Partial eclipse of the sun — The dark shadow cone of the moon, from where a total solar eclipse can be seen, will completely miss Earth, passing approximately 180 miles (290 kilometers) above the North Pole.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • But while his bill requires school children to be taught safe storage concepts, Todd has repeatedly voted against any requirement for adult gun owners to store their guns safely ― or even learn principals of safe storage.
    Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • One elementary school principal spoke of a string of central-office mandates that stripped principals of meaningful autonomy and also a system that left principals undertrained for essential tasks such as evaluating teachers.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Swift paired the Lulu coat, which has also been worn in varying colors by celebrities such as Millie Bobby Brown, Christina Aguilera and Emily Ratajkowski, with a black vintage Chanel bucket hat, a small leather handbag from Tod’s and boots by Manolo Blahnik.
    Marissa Muller, WWD, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Over the last year, celebrities like Lil Pump, Iggy Azalea, and Andrew Tate have all launched their own meme coins.
    Ben Dandridge-Lemco, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • These celestial objects orbit the sun between Jupiter and Neptune and have the characteristics of both asteroids and comets.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Rubin, set against a backdrop of celestial objects, gazes to the sky.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Differentiating your brand requires not only creating outstanding products but also crafting a narrative that resonates with your target audience.
    Lara Devgan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The Caps are terrific, thanks in part to an outstanding offseason and a few key breakouts.
    Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In Free Nelson Mandela [w/t], the man who was arguably the most famous political prisoner of all time will have his story told by Rogan Productions, the indie behind Stephen: The Murder that Changed a Nation and ABBA: Against All Odds, along with GroupM Motion Entertainment.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Park City is famous for its skiing and big mountain views, but the town’s mountainkind philosophy—which prioritizes sustainability, community, and a deep respect for nature—also defines it.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • When the Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the sun, the nights last longer.
    Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Today, the major navies of the world continually have submarines sailing beneath the waves on patrols lasting three months or longer without ever seeing the sun or stars or feeling the open air.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The superstar’s family, band and team members and are based in Music City, not to mention her multiple LLCs are filed with the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office.
    Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The New York Yankees have put together quite a successful emergency backup plan after whiffing on superstar Juan Soto in free agency this winter.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024

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“Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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