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as in galaxy
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light
it's difficult to see the stars at night in the middle of the city because of all the streetlights
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as in principal
the person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show
when the star of the school play came down with the flu on opening night, her understudy got to go on
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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
the public's endless fascination with stars
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as in celestial
of or relating to the stars
star observations
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
the teacher's star pupil
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as in famous
widely known
looking for star actors to play the leads
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Recent Examples of star
Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
It’s been a week since Ullmark capped off his star week with a victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
With Jeanty gone after nearly winning the Heisman Trophy and star defensive end Ahmed Hassanein no longer around — both were at the NFL Combine a couple of weeks ago — Monday morning’s practice had a new vibe.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Camilla Row, the wife of Hallmark star Brennan Elliott, has died.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
It’s been a week since Ullmark capped off his star week with a victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Not only could Flagg not be 100 percent, but the Blue Devils could be without their star big man, Maliq Brown.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
With Jeanty gone after nearly winning the Heisman Trophy and star defensive end Ahmed Hassanein no longer around — both were at the NFL Combine a couple of weeks ago — Monday morning’s practice had a new vibe.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for star
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Of the galaxies identified, the team said 58% are elliptical dwarf galaxies and 42% are irregular dwarf galaxies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Could our galaxy one day experience similar high-energy phenomena that will have serious consequences for the survival of precious life in it?—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Yes, their principal is backed by the same government credit as a standard Treasury.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Related Story Earlier this month, the Concordia Parish sheriff announced that will hold a sheriff’s sale for the shuttered mill, which owes approximately $32.5 million in principal, interest, and late charges to the Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union and Greater Nevada Credit Union.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2025
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Tesla Takedown, in the U.S. and elsewhere, was organized by a group that included disillusioned owners of the automaker’s vehicles, celebrities such as actor John Cusack and at least one Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas.—
Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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There’s karaoke as well, and celebrity fans like Brad Paisley and Ed Sheeran have been known to pick up the mic.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Check in to the Enchantment Resort, where the southwestern resort has celestial programming like guided full moon hikes.—
Regan Stephens,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Its rotating stone and gem-set planets come adorned with gold ribbon with the engraved names of the planets inspired by 18th-century celestial charts.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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The show was also a huge hit, scoring 61 Emmy nominations in just three seasons, and winning 13, including outstanding comedy series.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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One person was arrested at the scene of the search for outstanding warrants and a drug charge unrelated to the original case, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Rare ‘Big 12’ Victories Aside from Vasco da Gama, the only side from Rio or São Paulo to win on opening day, only two more teams from Brazil’s famous big 12 registered three points.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Michael Bublé is one famous Canadian who is not happy about President Donald Trump taking aim at Canada — by waging a tariffs war and talking of turning America’s northern neighboring country into the 51st state.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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In the photo, lead singer Danielle leans against a black SUV with her eyes closed, soaking in the sun.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Faith loved her own space but took a liking to her habitat mates, Charlie and Tracy, and indulged in the simple pleasures like pumpkins, soaking in the sun and swimming on warmer days, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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But last week at the Ojai Food + Wine Festival — a gathering of culinary superstars from around the world — all was forgiven.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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The South Korean superstar’s debut effort launches at No. 2 on the Top Album Sales chart with 26,500 copies sold.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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