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 This sky-high figure 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, 15 Oct. 2026 If the team magically found two stellar D men to add to the core, and the forwards continued to be less than mindful of their defensive responsibilities, the team would still be suspect defensively. — James Mirtle, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The 49ers-Seahawks game was known more for the mistakes than the stellar offensive play with the seven combined turnovers the most in any game this season. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Coupled with stellar free cash flow generation, current price levels allow investors to buy into that momentum at a significantly lower valuation. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 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
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  • Heavily promoted as the most anticipated celestial event of the second half of the 20th century, the comet proved to be an underwhelming sight that belied promises of a spectacle never to be seen again.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Draconids are also referred to as the Giacobinids in honor of that comet’s discoverer, Michel Giacobini, who spotted the celestial object in 1900.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of celestial
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  • Williams aims to help build a county government that works for everyday people by lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Nikko Remigio’s reputation as a return man isn’t splashy plays, but rather excellent ball security.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • This revealed a 100 light-year-wide bubble where the jet strikes interstellar gas and dust.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • There is no scientific law against the idea, but nor is there any reason interstellar travel must be impossible.
    — Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of interstellar
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  • He’s thrived while finally given a full workload for the first time, showing terrific vision and explosion as a receiver and runner.
    — Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Some of those who contributed to it brought it to Knott’s Berry Farm, where it has been fine-tuned into the terrific Ghost Town Alive!
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • Mason was confirmed as the winner of Paul’s Bachelorette season when, in season five of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Paul and her co-star Jessi Draper discussed Mason’s resemblance to Paul’s ex, Dakota Mortensen.
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Sadly Beck and Nix can’t make it to Cannes this year but Amell, co-star Brooks Nader and executives are out in full force.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of star
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  • The pom-pom sandals at Givenchy were wonderful, fun, unexpected and exactly what fashion lovers are looking for from a spring runway show.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Expect to see rare bottles pulled from the shelves and all manner of weird and wonderful concoctions offered up from the menu and from their encyclopedic knowledge of drinks.
    — Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • The production promises to be one of the starrier spring Broadway arrivals, with Arnaud hot from TV’s Heated Rivalry, Corenswet from the Superman franchise and Strahovski a two-time Emmy nominee for Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Eisenberg’s film garnered considerable laughs — and applause — from the theater-going crowd at its starry NYFF screening that saw Eisenberg, the cast, producer Emma Stone and even Claire Danes in attendance.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of starry
Adjective
  • The 5-foot-10, 165-pound wide receiver also has a superb sense of timing.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These four superb films approach that reality from very different vantage points.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
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