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noun

ˈstär How to pronounce star (audio)
Definition of starnext
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as in galaxy
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 principal
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 celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about the public's endless fascination with stars

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star

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adjective

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as in celestial
of or relating to the stars star observations

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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement the teacher's star pupil

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as in famous
widely known looking for star actors to play the leads

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Recent Examples of star
Noun
One side sees it as a distraction from the art, creating an unfair expectation that stars eloquently speak off the cuff about anything that’s happening in the news and contributing to a sense of politics as performance. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 In addition to returning stars, actress Gretchen Mol is joining season 4 as Tulsa politician Amanda Clark. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Adjective
Guy Pearce recently gave an update on the production timeline for the sequel to 1994’s The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, following co-star Terence Stamp’s death at age 87 last August. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026 There has always been something compelling about Paul Baker, something about the interplay between his frat-star good looks and Canadian soft-boy heart. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for star
Recent Examples of Synonyms for star
  1. galaxy
  2. principal
  3. celebrity
  4. celestial
  5. outstanding
  6. famous
  7. sun
  8. personality
Noun
  • Rogue stars could be the answer The key to this mystery could lie in the fact that most stars don't orbit the centers of their galaxies where supermassive black holes dwell alone, instead existing in binary partnerships.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • If the Fermi Explorer mission can knock down a couple of the filters that might explain the Fermi paradox, that only leaves a few options for why our galaxy appears not to be littered with alien civilizations.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of galaxy
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  • Thirty complaints were filed against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in a San Francisco federal court by people present at the shooting, including students, teachers and a principal.
    — Shannon Bond, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The principal of individual TIPS can fluctuate over their term based on inflation.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of principal
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  • Johnson looked to Tracey Cunningham—the celebrity colorist and Schwarzkopf Professional US creative director of color and technique—for the job.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Its celebrity pedigree is astonishing (spokespersons and fans include Jane Fonda, Martha Stewart, Andie MacDowell, Heidi Klum, etc), its offerings are robust, and many, if not most of its products, are five-star successes.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrity
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  • While city lights may wash out fainter celestial objects, the moon should shine through just fine.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • After being shut out of this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth's shadow briefly envelops the moon.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of celestial
Adjective
  • Why Specialization Still Matters Many excellent residential management companies provide outstanding service to apartment owners.
    — David Crown, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Two players — quarterback Ryan Rakowski and safety Jalen Flowers — have been outstanding in delivering big plays.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • Travis This name is perfect for fans of the Super Bowl-winning tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce (or his famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift).
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • New York’s famous once clamored for co-ops, where tenants are shareholders with equity rather than individual owners of their apartments outright.
    — Bridget Read, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of famous
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  • Sometimes the sun was too bright, or the moon wasn’t bright enough.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Then as the sun goes down, the lounge will turn into a strictly 21-and-over venue with live music.
    — Megan duBois, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sun
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  • As a talk-show host and media personality, her sometimes petulant, relentlessly flirtatious energy was a thrilling throwback to the likes of Rosie O’Donnell or Alan Carr’s chat shows.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • One aspect of Eloise’s personality that her parents and brother treasure the most is her connection with animals, from family pets to the deer and horses roaming on the ranch.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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