How to Use starburst in a Sentence

starburst

noun
  • Add a gold starburst for a glowing touch in the grayest time of year.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Biden is not the sort of person to hurl starburst at another leader in a fit of pique.
    — Tom McTague, The Atlantic, 14 June 2021
  • The 22-point starbursts from the lens look a bit soft but can still add impact to a landscape scene.
    — PCMAG, 20 May 2024
  • Decor and cooking have now aligned into one brilliant starburst of a restaurant.
    — Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2021
  • Blooms often have a white starburst ring surrounding a dark central eye.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
  • At 20mm f/22, the lens draws crisp, multi-point starbursts around bright points of light.
    — PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
  • And yes, the lids have the signature starburst design and instant seal, too.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Those who knew him before his national starburst call him a weight room freak, film nerd and practice field rat.
    — Adam Kilgore, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2019
  • And, before heading home, stood in a starburst of sunshine while a dolphin frolicked at my feet.
    — Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2020
  • Adding a touch of sparkle, a diamond starburst ornament with a matching red stone was pinned to the front of the dress.
    — Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
  • Adding a touch of sparkle, a diamond starburst ornament with a matching red stone was pinned to the front of the dress.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Set the aperture to f/16, and small, bright points of light render as 14-point starbursts.
    — PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Then create a starburst formation and hot-glue where the ornaments touch.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The duchess kept her neck bare and her loose, straight hair away from her face to showcase a par if dainty diamond starburst earrings.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 May 2022
  • The delicate tiara has eight detachable starburst shapes that double as brooches.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
  • This starburst design sparkles with 70 twinkling lights and a gold glittery finish.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2021
  • The royal style maven paired the elegant number with black pumps and a matching clutch, as well as starburst drop earrings.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 19 May 2022
  • Surrounding this bar is a bright starburst ring, formed where the inner ends of the galaxy’s spiral arms converge.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
  • The herringbone floors in this room—arranged in a starburst—are also entirely new.
    — Carol Prisant, ELLE Decor, 17 Feb. 2016
  • Throw in a retro neon sign, preferably featuring a starburst or flashing arrow, and there’s just no passing by.
    — Melanie Haiken, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Two major starburst regions are embedded in the galaxy’s heart.
    — Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Save for the dial’s starburst finish, tantalum is the one doing the talking here.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
  • And her wedding dress had a semi-sheer lace back that allowed the starburst tattoo at the back of her neck to remain visible.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The big starburst around it, is the Nova, that freedom travels everywhere.
    — Jessika Harkay, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2024
  • The small iris and scattering of light work together to create multipoint starbursts around small points of light.
    — PCMAG, 16 May 2024
  • So the starburst led to a surge in supernovae and a dramatic period of star formation all at around the same time.
    — Hailey Rose McLaughlin, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2019
  • Zoë Chicco’s tiny 14-karat-gold bead and turquoise starburst stud earrings can be worn solo or in a series.
    — Lisa Boonestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2022
  • That’s not all though—the set comes with matching lids with the brand’s signature starburst pattern and instant seal design for a fun, retro flair.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Try to avoid effects like wipes, starbursts, and other trippy options that call attention to themselves.
    — Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 9 Apr. 2020
  • This year's design, with its glowing starburst and playful skaters, shows how something sweet can also be meaningful.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

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