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adjective

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Recent Examples of star
Noun
Now, last month, there was another star of the big screen in the ring, coaxing Cena to go over to the dark side. Obed Manuel, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025 Here are three takeaways from the Royals-O’s series: Kris Bubic stars in starter’s role The Royals always knew Bubic had the intangibles to become a big-league starting pitcher. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Where to Stay: The Cape, a Thompson Hotel has an unbeatable location on Monuments Beach, with views of the famous Arch across the bay, plus a restaurant from star Mexican chef Enrique Olvera. Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, the Thunder managed to remain atop of the Western Conference without Holmgren, going 34-8 without their star big man in the lineup. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for star
Recent Examples of Synonyms for star
Noun
  • Second, there was a time, within the first few hundred million years after the Big Bang, before stars and galaxies had even formed.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Humans have given only a handful of these galaxies catchy nicknames.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Lowering interest is a way to help graduates pay down their principal faster instead of watching balances swell with interest each year.
    Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Upon maturity, banks return the depositor’s principal plus interest.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Jessica Gillin, celebrity senior hairstylist at Jenna Perry Hair Studio (whose clients also include Kaia Gerber, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid) was able to bring Ratajkowski’s hair back to a wearable everyday look.
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The Cotswolds is a popular spot for U.K. celebrities to pick up a country estate.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The dual-sided timepiece has another horological wonder on what should be the caseback—a celestial map that tracks the constellations in real time.
    Michael Solomon, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Since then, a number of photographers have captured stunning photographs of the celestial visitor.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The thicker frame is reminiscent of an earlier era filled with outstanding fashion.
    Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Bob Kendrick and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum have been outstanding in this regard.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The all cash deal, valued at $1.375 billion, will merge two of the most famous Italian luxury fashion brands under one roof.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • If the book falters, the production numbers – some based on famous Marilyn images and tropes, like the Seven Year Itch‘s subway grate scene, and the Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend bit – are suitably flashy.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Last week, Kate Hudson spent some time in the sun and put a skin-baring swimsuit on display.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Roses grow and bloom best in full sun, about six to eight hours of direct sunlight a day.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Nigerian Afrobeats superstar did not take the stage at the festival’s Mojave Tent until nearly 30 minutes into his 45-minute set, and lip-synched badly for a couple of songs.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Pelinka kept it under his hat for two months, was able to keep his 2031 first-rounder and other goodies out of the deal and got the Dončić trade to the finish line before 28 of his rivals even knew the superstar was available.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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