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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
Graham Lesh was part of a stellar jam band that also included Don Was and Sturgill Simpson, backing four tunes that got some in the house up on their feet.
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Cathy Applefeld Olson, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
Although the gathering of industry icons from across the country was still stellar, there was a palpable sense of optimism.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Over his stellar career, Moss had 15,292 receiving yards and 156 touchdowns.
—Ben Church, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Laptop speakers don’t always deliver stellar audio.
—Brad Moon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Cathy Applefeld Olson, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
Although the gathering of industry icons from across the country was still stellar, there was a palpable sense of optimism.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Over his stellar career, Moss had 15,292 receiving yards and 156 touchdowns.
—Ben Church, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Laptop speakers don’t always deliver stellar audio.
—Brad Moon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Totality: The total solar eclipse captivated viewers along its path, drawing attention to this celestial term.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rays of golden light beam down from a winged celestial being to pierce the humble saint’s hands, feet and side, echoing the mortal wounds suffered during Christ’s crucifixion.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Develop Mobile Apps Another excellent and popular idea to build passive income is app creation.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ever since, the spacecraft has been zipping into the abyss of space, and on August 25, 2012, Voyager 1 became the first spacecraft to enter interstellar space, crossing the heliopause, which is the boundary where the sun's influence ends.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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To date, scientists have detected more than 200 kinds (opens a new tab) of organic molecules in interstellar space.Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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To the east of Guadalupe, the Canton de Marie-Galante is an authentic island with beautiful beaches, delightful restaurants, wildland hikes, and some really terrific rum distilleries.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Woot’s current promo is a terrific deal considering a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will normally run you $19.99.Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 12 Dec. 2024
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American Pickers star Mike Wolfe has reminisced about his time spent with late former co-star Frank Fritz, just over a month after his death.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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She is expected to be a star witness at the trial of Jaynes and Meany.Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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The residents of this wonderful city hold a special place in my heart.Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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Watch The Small One on Disney+ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas This short holiday special catches up with the Ice Age characters at the most wonderful time of the year … well, in theory.Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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The musician and actor announced her engagement to Benny Blanco with a requisite Instagram carousel, featuring a manicured hand, a bucolic picnic set-up littered with Taco Bell detritus and champagne bottles, and a starry smile.Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The team behind seven-time Golden Globe nominee The Brutalist have been quietly working on a starry musical called Ann Lee, which has now wrapped, with Oscar nominee Amanda Seyfried (Mank) in the lead role.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Movies Review: Anticipating loss, sisters rub against old frictions in superb ‘His Three Daughters’ Sept. 6, 2024 These three different sisters are gathering for the same reason: Their father is going to pass.Azazel Jacobs, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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The violin solo with which the piece began danced nimbly between low and high notes, an example of superb playing with a complex rhythm that wound its way through tight tonal intervals.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Stellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stellar. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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