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star

A young astronomer looks through a telescope at a bright star in the night sky.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A celestial body: A massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, visible in the night sky as a point of light. The Sun is a star.
    • A symbol or shape: A conventional representation of a star, typically having five or more points, used as a symbol, decoration, or mark.
    • A famous or exceptionally talented performer: A person, especially in entertainment or sports, who is preeminent in their field and receives prominent public attention.
    • An asterisk (*): A star-shaped character used in printing and writing, often to indicate a footnote, omission, or special note.
    • A principal performer or role: The leading actor or actress in a play, film, or show.
    • An outstandingly skilled person: Someone who is exceptionally proficient in any field.

  2. Verb:

    • To feature as the principal performer: To have a particular actor or performer play the leading role.
    • To mark with an asterisk (*): To place a star symbol beside text for reference or emphasis.
    • To excel or perform brilliantly: To stand out as exceptionally good at something.

  3. Adjective:

    • Prominent or leading: Of the greatest importance or most famous in a particular context, especially referring to a performer.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Celestial Body):

    • We looked up at the bright star in the eastern sky.
    • Our solar system has one star, the Sun.

  • Noun (Famous Person):

    • She became a Hollywood star after her first major film.
    • The football star signed autographs for his fans.

  • Noun (Shape/Symbol):

    • The flag has fifty stars, one for each state.
    • I put a gold star on my calendar to mark the special day.

  • Verb (To feature as lead):

    • The new series stars a relatively unknown actor.
    • The film that starred her won several awards.

  • Verb (To mark with an asterisk):

    • Please star the items on the list that are high priority.
    • The teacher will star any incorrect sentences.

  • Adjective:

    • He had the star role in the school play.
    • The star player was injured and couldn't compete.
Advanced Usage

  • "See stars": To see flashes of light, typically as a result of being hit on the head.

    • The boxer saw stars after the powerful punch.

  • "Thank one's lucky stars": To feel grateful for one's good fortune.

    • You should thank your lucky stars you weren't in the accident.

  • "Born under a lucky/unlucky star": To be destined for good or bad fortune.

    • He seems born under a lucky star; everything goes right for him.
Variants and Related Words

  • Stellar (adj): Relating to stars; or meaning excellent, outstanding.

    • The telescope captured stellar images. (relating to stars)
    • She gave a stellar performance. (excellent)

  • Starry (adj): Full of or lit by stars; resembling stars.

    • We walked under a starry sky.

  • Superstar (n): An extremely famous and successful star, especially in entertainment.

    • The pop superstar sold out the stadium in minutes.
Synonyms
  • Noun (Celebrity): Celebrity, luminary, icon, superstar.
  • Noun (Shape): Asterisk, pentagram (specific five-pointed star).
  • Verb (Excel): Shine, excel, stand out.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Star in: To have the leading role in a production.
    • She will star in the upcoming Broadway musical.
Related Idioms

  • A rising star: A person who is becoming very famous and successful.

    • The young director is considered a rising star in the film industry.

  • Five-star: Of the highest quality or rank.

    • We stayed at a five-star hotel.
star

A young astronomer looks through a telescope at a bright star in the night sky.

Adjective
  1. indicating the most important performer or role
    • the leading man
    • prima ballerina
    • prima donna
    • a star figure skater
    • the starring role
    • a stellar role
    • a stellar performance
Verb
  1. mark with an asterisk
    • Linguists star unacceptable sentences
  2. be the star in a performance
  3. feature as the star
    • The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man
Noun
  1. the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub
  2. a star-shaped character * used in printing
  3. a performer who receives prominent billing
  4. a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
  5. an actor who plays a principal role
  6. any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night
  7. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  8. (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

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