stellar

adjective

ˈste-lər How to pronounce stellar (audio)
Definition of stellarnext
1
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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2
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 When hunger sets in, Franschhoek is ready to pounce with its stellar selection of farm-to-fork style restaurants. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 All Saints quarterback Brailon Davis, who missed last season with an injury, was stellar throwing for 258 yards and two touchdowns against Parish. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 Most of the western hemisphere will see a stellar, deep-red image of the moon in the night sky on Thursday evening. — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 27 Aug. 2026 Any contrast ratio in the millions indicates the display's ability to produce deep blacks alongside bright whites, resulting in stellar image quality in both light and dark scenes. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stellar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stellar
  1. celestial
  2. excellent
  3. interstellar
  4. terrific
  5. star
  6. wonderful
  7. starry
  8. superb
Adjective
  • 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
  • Alas, this excellent advice goes into one of Joe’s ears and out the other.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Owls are predators whose eyes are positioned on the front of their heads, giving them excellent depth perception.
    — Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
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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  • To me, an important part about sports is the memories that continue for so long after the events, and these two columns by two terrific writers truly brought that home.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Loving spouses disappoint us, supportive parents fail us, close friends misunderstand us, and even terrific children create enormous stress.
    — David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • The prize was presented to Clooney by his longtime friend and occasional co-star Laura Dern.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • A little later, in the 1940s, Jessica Tandy and her husband and co-star Hume Cronyn moved to East 35th and stayed for decades.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of star
Adjective
  • The coast on this part of Tuscany is a little wild, but wonderful for swimming, and guests have access to the boat for excursions to nearby islands and morning swims off secret coves.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Gloria lived a full, wonderful life filled with friends and great conversations and worthy causes.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of wonderful
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  • As Netflix is essentially barred from Cannes due to French regulations around theatrical releases, Venice has traditionally played home to the streamer’s starriest offerings.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Lauren Miller Rogen’s starry drama Babies, featuring Anna Kendrick, Seth Rogen, Issa Rae, Dan Stevens, Kate Berlant, Zach Cherry, Ed Helms, Ashley Park, Sharon Stone and David Strathairn in the cast, will make its European premiere at the festival.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of starry
Adjective
  • MacDonald makes superb use of the story’s Manchester backdrop.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Still, this is fundamentally a showcase for Bailey, a superb young actress already capable of formidable emotional depth and yet never showy.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of superb

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