starlike

adjective

Definition of starlikenext
as in astronomical

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Recent Examples of starlike When star jasmine blooms in late spring and early summer, a profusion of white, starlike flowers on its evergreen foliage perfumes the entire garden. — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 Mercury will be the fourth-brightest starlike object after Venus, Jupiter and Sirius. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starlike
  1. astronomical
  2. celestial
  3. star-spangled
  4. astrophysical
  5. interstellar
Adjective
  • With peak summer rates regularly exceeding 3,000 euros per night, astronomical costs help preserve property exclusivity regardless of television exposure.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This marks the autumnal equinox, also known as astronomical fall, according to Old Farmer's Almanac.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of astronomical
Adjective
  • But in the end, trying to time celestial events from S301 would be irksome.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026
  • September brings forth two completely different celestial energies, and each one focuses on something unique.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of celestial
Adjective
  • Many of the iconic works from this time broke precedent by portraying morally ambiguous superheroes who weren’t pure or star-spangled.
    — Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 21 July 2022
Definition of star-spangled
Adjective
  • Huge size and energy NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) previously spotted unidentified little red dots in space in 2024 that scientists have now designated as a new astrophysical source, according to a study published in the journal Nature.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The challenge lies in isolating the cause, and one stream is not enough to draw firm conclusions about the astrophysical process responsible.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of astrophysical
Adjective
  • Photos captured of the moon during the eclipse show the breathtaking interstellar phenomena.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • So too Alien, with its cruel interstellar intimacy, its metallic shadows and gooey whites.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of interstellar

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“Starlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starlike. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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