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as in galaxies
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 principals
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 celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
the public's endless fascination with stars
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Recent Examples of stars
While the artwork paints a nostalgic portrait of the era, the true stars of the show are the machines that roared through history and put countless manufacturers, drivers, and race teams on the map.
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Ju Ji-Hoon stars as Jung Won-Young, the enigmatic owner of the titular light shop, located at the end of a foreboding dark alley.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Shortly after the legal filing was made public, the actress’ former Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars shared a collective statement expressing their support.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
There was also some truly jaw-dropping fashion from stars on their press tours.
—Anastasia Sanger, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Coach Doc River played the role of Secret Santa by sitting the Bucks’ two biggest stars — Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was dealing with back spasms, and Damian Lillard, who was out with a non-COVID-19 illness.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Planets close to their stars typically experience runaway greenhouse effects, leading to CO2-rich atmospheres, Höning said.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Hollywood stars have got Blake Lively‘s back.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Ju Ji-Hoon stars as Jung Won-Young, the enigmatic owner of the titular light shop, located at the end of a foreboding dark alley.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Shortly after the legal filing was made public, the actress’ former Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars shared a collective statement expressing their support.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
There was also some truly jaw-dropping fashion from stars on their press tours.
—Anastasia Sanger, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Coach Doc River played the role of Secret Santa by sitting the Bucks’ two biggest stars — Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was dealing with back spasms, and Damian Lillard, who was out with a non-COVID-19 illness.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Planets close to their stars typically experience runaway greenhouse effects, leading to CO2-rich atmospheres, Höning said.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Hollywood stars have got Blake Lively‘s back.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stars
Noun
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While many galaxies copiously form stars, the Milky Way is relatively quiet.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Dec. 2024
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Our galactic home in the cosmos — the Milky Way — is only one of trillions of galaxies within our Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Dec. 2024
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Other founding principals include fellow academicians Andrei Shleifer and Robert Vishny.—
Charles Rotblut,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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In Vietnam, a global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brand worked with local school principals and health workers to promote hygiene practices, integrating these efforts into community health campaigns.—
Aman Gupta,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Noun
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See all the best dressed celebrities of 2024 in the gallery below.—
Alex Badia,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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Influencers and celebrities flaunt luxurious lifestyles, achieved seemingly without the grind traditionally associated with career advancement.—
Nilesh Parmar,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Charli is indeed headlining the first night of Primavera in Barcelona’s Parc del Forum next year at the event that will also feature headliners Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Dec. 2024
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Past headliners of the Cincinnati Music Festival include Snoop Dogg, Janet Jackson, Al Green, Chaka Khan, Earth, Wind & Fire and more.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Eisenhower’s skills include getting difficult personalities to work together, constant attention to logistics and organizational genius.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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The brand is led by a passionate team of pet lovers who recognize that dogs and cats are individuals with their own personalities, preferences and needs.—
FunnyFuzzy Contributor,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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From April 4- 6, 2025, pop superstars Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake will headline the 14th edition of the TecatePa’l Norte festival, a massive music celebration held annually in Monterrey.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Jan. 2025
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The track was included on a compilation featuring pop superstars all doing their best to join in on the holiday fun, titled Platinum Christmas.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Stars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stars. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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