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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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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
Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
The Eventim Apollo in west London has hosted some of the planet's biggest music stars, from Kylie Minogue to Lana Del Rey.
—Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
The only blight on that victory was the likely season-ending injury suffered by their star defensive lineman, Aidan Hutchinson.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
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New stars and planets form via the gravitational collapse of gas and dust clouds.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
The Eventim Apollo in west London has hosted some of the planet's biggest music stars, from Kylie Minogue to Lana Del Rey.
—Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Ryder is the star center fielder for the Southern Section Division 2 championship baseball team.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
The only blight on that victory was the likely season-ending injury suffered by their star defensive lineman, Aidan Hutchinson.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
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But because those galaxies are so far away, the pictures end up blurry.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Their cores may even one day even combine, becoming one giant galaxy.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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An assistant principal has been accused of molesting eight children at an elementary school in California.Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Schools often serve as microcosms of leadership challenges, where principals frequently operate with near-absolute authority.Maria Alonso, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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At the head of this celebrity class is Sue Bird, five-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time FIBA Basketball World Cup gold medalist, four-time WNBA champion, two-time NCAA champion and 13-time WNBA All-Star.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Taylor Swift has filled a blank space in a way no other celebrity has for the Kansas City Chiefs.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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All of these intense celestial movements will significantly impact travel during the holiday.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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This boutique hotel, known for its exclusive design and celestial theme, redefines luxury in the heart of Mexico City.Jim Dobson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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House Democrats initially planned to hold their leadership elections on Friday, but a handful of outstanding races prompted the caucus to reschedule the meeting.Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Exasperated Cowboys want explanation for no-call on 49ers’ key touchdown pass George Kittle — who was outstanding on Sunday, with a great scramble-drill touchdown catch — tried to spin the slop-fest as a positive.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Ballon Bleu is easily recognizable thanks to its signature blue sapphire cabochon crown within a protective metal arch and those famous Cartier Roman numerals.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Back in 1981 and 1982, the race was held in a parking lot adjacent to the Caesars Palace hotel on the Vegas’ famous Strip.Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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As the midday sun breaks through the clouds, Michél begins tapping out an unmistakable melody on the piano.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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What are some of your favorite ways to unwind? Being around a body of water with some headphones, sun is beating, hanging out with a lot of my close friends.James Factora, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
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Looney is a rebounding superstar, and Green being a generational defender helps a lot.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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In the background, a man can be heard shouting at Kelce and then using a homophobic slur to describe Travis Kelce in reference to his relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/star. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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