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as in celestial
of or relating to the stars
humankind's dream of stellar navigation is hampered by the vast distances between the stars, even in our own galaxy
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
this miniature palm tree is a stellar example of the art of bonsai
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Recent Examples of stellar
Guard Jalen Lake is second overall in scoring, with 11.1 points per game
The intrigue: Hunter says a major reason for the team's stellar play is a CSU roster filled with players looking for redemption after transferring from other programs.
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Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
White dwarfs may be stellar corpses, but that doesn't mean that everything around them has to be lifeless.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The Warriors will look to continue their stellar play since the trade deadline and climb up the Western Conference standings.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Welcome home Former Folsom High School star Jaylen Wells is having a stellar rookie season for the Grizzlies after coming out of Washington State as the 39th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft.
—Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
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Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
White dwarfs may be stellar corpses, but that doesn't mean that everything around them has to be lifeless.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The Warriors will look to continue their stellar play since the trade deadline and climb up the Western Conference standings.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Welcome home Former Folsom High School star Jaylen Wells is having a stellar rookie season for the Grizzlies after coming out of Washington State as the 39th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft.
—Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stellar
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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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Dairy milk promotes growth and recovery Dairy milk is an excellent source of high-quality protein, containing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair and growth, said Heckler.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The streamer is loaded with excellent shows of all genres, but it’s known for its large collection of sci-fi series like Severance, which had its season 2 finale on March 20, For All Mankind and Silo, among others.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Scientific American senior news reporter Meghan Bartels follows two beloved spacecraft, Voyagers 1 and 2, on their epic tour past the outer planets, across the edge of the sun’s influence (the heliosphere) and into interstellar space.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2025
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Then, in 2012 and 2018, respectively, each entered interstellar space, giving scientists the first-ever close-up observations of the cosmos beyond our solar system.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
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Alexis Rynders, Glen Rose Alexis Rynders, a 5-foot-10 Tarleton State commit, has had a terrific career, earning TABC All-Region honors in four varsity seasons.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
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The terrific cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Daniel Gafford and Olivier-Maxence Prosper were inactive for the Mavericks, but star big man Anthony Davis made his first start since Feb. 8.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Dallas Mavericks have upgraded the injury status of star big man Anthony Davis ahead of their matchup with the Brooklyn Nets.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Other starry names could include Sanchez's close friends Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian, who both penned sweet birthday tributes to the The Fly Who Flew to Space author in December 2024.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Naturally, Rogen needs an A-list cast, including starry regulars and even starrier guest stars.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2025
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Pete Crow-Armstrong got a superb secondary lead and jump to beat a throw to second base on a routine grounder with two outs to load the bases, setting up Miguel Amaya’s three-run double.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Down the left, Lauren James is superb in tight spaces.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Stellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stellar. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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