1
as in celestial
of or relating to the stars
the starry light of the firmament on a clear night
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as in romantic
having or marked by a tendency to be guided more by ideals than by reality
had the starry idea the Western military forces would waltz in there and put an end to rivalries that have been raging for hundreds of years
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Recent Examples of starry
Then a makeshift roof platform collapsed at a starry hotel party.
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 May 2026
Both are also Netflix original series with starry voice casts for their fast-paced, soft-hearted sitcoms.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
The starry event included Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Bettany, Tessa Thompson, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Mark Strong, Stephen Flaherty, Oscar Isaac and more.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The look was comprised of a strapless dress with a scalloped neckline and shimmering crystal embellishments throughout, echoing a starry sky.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 May 2026
Both are also Netflix original series with starry voice casts for their fast-paced, soft-hearted sitcoms.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
The starry event included Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Bettany, Tessa Thompson, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Mark Strong, Stephen Flaherty, Oscar Isaac and more.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The look was comprised of a strapless dress with a scalloped neckline and shimmering crystal embellishments throughout, echoing a starry sky.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starry
Adjective
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Neither celestial grace nor damnation, for that matter, governs history and the creatures who populate it.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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The signals, or long-period radio transients, are a class of celestial radio emissions discovered in 2005.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Robert had spent the last few years accruing credit card points—more on that below—in the hopes of planning a blowout honeymoon experience for the wanderlusting couple, who had previously traveled together to romantic destinations like Japan and the south of France.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Good ex-etiquette means considering how your decisions impact your co-parenting structure, not just your romantic relationship.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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This has not been a stellar season for Newcastle, and, relative to the momentous collective achievements of his first full season as captain, Guimaraes and his side have not scaled the same heights.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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And the photos in that X post are pretty stellar, too.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Physical storage, custody and transportation can make direct ownership impractical for many companies.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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May's first-quarter moon in Virgo is here to shed light on what's impractical or no longer sustainable.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Loeb searched in the Pacific for the remains of an interstellar meteor.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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This example is just one of the hundreds of delicate design trade-offs that would plague any interstellar vessel.—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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One was star cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who is now eligible for a contract extension.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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To the delight of Survivor fans, Mike White’s season 50 co-star Charlie Davis was also pictured on-set alongside Long.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starry. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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