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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
Busfield, a star of TV favorites such as The West Wing and Thirtysomething, denied the allegations against him and pleaded not guilty in court. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026 All three games of series were sellouts — a testament to the fandom of the two-time defending World Series champions and the team’s international baseball star, Ohtani. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Adjective
With a place in the World Cup’s knockout round already secured as group winners, the only suspense hinged on whether star Christian Pulisic would return from a calf injury suffered in the opening game. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026 Jeremy Allen White has been rumored to be dating co-star Molly Gordon, after the two were spotted in September 2025. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 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
  • With this capability, Rubin can reveal details of the cosmos across an enormous range of scales, from distant galaxies, to individual stars, to the wispy clouds of dust spread throughout our galaxy.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • This nebula, found in our own Milky Way galaxy, is a vast region of gas and dust surrounding a dense concentration of massive stars.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of galaxy
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  • All investments carry some level of risk, including the potential loss of principal invested.
    — Joshua Harmon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The former elementary and math teacher worked as a principal in Atlanta and held senior leadership roles in other school systems before spending three years as Deputy Superintendent of Academic Services in Philadelphia.
    — Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of principal
Noun
  • When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
  • While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
    — Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of celebrity
Adjective
  • Swift, on the other hand, can follow up in a matter of minutes, acting as NASA’s first responder in space when celestial objects flare with activity.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Hipparcos was the first space mission devoted to precision astrometry, the accurate measurement of celestial positions and distances.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of celestial
Adjective
  • Watson was always known for incredibly quick hands and outstanding bat speed.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Another outstanding rug in the lineup this week is this easy-to-clean jute number from Joon Loloi at 60% off.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 June 2026
  • On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of famous
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  • The terrain is rocky, with vineyards clinging to steep limestone slopes, simultaneously warmed by the sun and cooled by salty Adriatic breezes.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Other methods to reduce the harm from sweltering temperatures include more breaks and flexible shifts so workers can avoid the midday sun, according to the WHO.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of sun
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  • The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The result is a look that's fashion-forward and personality-filled, never overdone.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 2 July 2026
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“Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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