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Star

/stɑː(ɹ)/

Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.

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📖 Definitions of "Star"

noun

1
Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.
2
A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.
3
A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points.
4
An actor in a leading role.
"Many Hollywood stars attended the launch party."

verb

1
To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.
2
To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.
3
To mark with a star or asterisk.
4
To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.

🔄 Synonyms of "Star"

19 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
adeptnoun	One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient
stellar	(by extension) Exceptional, exceptionally good.
mavennoun	(chiefly US) An expert in a given field; also, a person who is interested in and knowledgeable about a particular activity or thing; an aficionado.
leadverb	(uncountable) A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).
virtuosonoun	Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.
sensationnoun	A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.
acenoun	(card games) A playing card showing a single pip, typically the highest or lowest ranking card in a game.
principalnoun	Primary; most important; first level in importance.
geniusnoun	(countable) Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art, etc.
wizardnoun	Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.
asterisknoun	The star-shaped symbol *, which is used in printing and writing for various purposes, including to refer a reader to a note at the bottom of a page or in a margin, and to indicate the omission of letters or words; a star.
whiznoun	(informal) Someone who is remarkably skilled at something.
leadingnoun	Providing guidance or direction.
whizznoun	(British) Alternative spelling of whiz. [A whirring or hissing sound (as above).]
wiznoun	A person who is exceptionally clever, gifted or skilled in a particular area.
hotshotnoun	(informal) Someone with exceptional skills in a certain field.
primanoun	most important
headlinernoun	(music) The headlining band or performer at a concert or similar event; the best-known and first billed musician, comedian, etc., often performing as the final act of the evening.
starringverb	Performing as a star; having the leading role.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Star"

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Word	Definition
stellarnoun	(by extension) Exceptional, exceptionally good.
asterisknoun	The star-shaped symbol *, which is used in printing and writing for various purposes, including to refer a reader to a note at the bottom of a page or in a margin, and to indicate the omission of letters or words; a star.
leadnoun	(uncountable) A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).
leadingnoun	An act by which one is led or guided.
mavennoun	(chiefly US) An expert in a given field; also, a person who is interested in and knowledgeable about a particular activity or thing; an aficionado.
sensationnoun	A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.
principalnoun	(finance, uncountable) The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.
whizznoun	(British) Alternative spelling of whiz. [A whirring or hissing sound (as above).]
headlinernoun	(music) The headlining band or performer at a concert or similar event; the best-known and first billed musician, comedian, etc., often performing as the final act of the evening.
geniusnoun	(countable) Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art, etc.
primanoun	Short for prima ballerina. [The leading ballerina in a dance company.]
wizardnoun	Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.
wiznoun	A person who is exceptionally clever, gifted or skilled in a particular area.
adeptnoun	One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient
majornoun	(education, Canada, US, Australia, New Zealand) The principal subject or course of a student working toward a degree at a college or university.
hotshotnoun	(informal) Someone with exceptional skills in a certain field.
whiznoun	(informal) Someone who is remarkably skilled at something.
virtuosonoun	Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.
acenoun	(card games) A playing card showing a single pip, typically the highest or lowest ranking card in a game.
planetarynoun	A planetary nebula.