star
明星
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Definitions
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- : any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
- : Astronomy. any of the large, self-luminous, heavenly bodies, as the sun, Polaris, etc.
- : any heavenly body.
- : Astrology. a heavenly body, especially a planet, considered as influencing humankind and events.
- : a person's destiny, fortune, temperament, etc., regarded as influenced and determined by the stars.
- : a conventionalized figure usually having five or six points radiating from or disposed about a center.
- : this figure used as an ornament, award, badge, mark of excellence, etc.: The movie was awarded three stars.
- : Jewelry. a gem having the star cut. the asterism in a crystal or a gemstone, as in a star sapphire. a crystal or a gemstone having such asterism.star facet.
- : Printing. an asterisk.
- : a person who is celebrated or distinguished in some art, profession, or other field.
- : a prominent actor, singer, or the like, especially one who plays the leading role in a performance.
- : U.S. Military. battle star.
- : U.S. Navy. a gold or bronze star worn on the ribbon of a decoration or medal to represent a second or subsequent award of the same decoration or medal.a silver star worn in place of five gold or bronze stars.
- : a white spot on the forehead of a horse.
- : Heraldry. a mullet.
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- : celebrated, prominent, or distinguished; preeminent: a star basketball player; a star reporter.
- : of or relating to a star or stars.
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starred, star·ring.
- : to set with or as with stars; spangle.
- : to feature as a star: an old movie starring Rudolph Valentino.
- : to mark with a star or asterisk, as for special notice.
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starred, star·ring.
- : to shine as a star; be brilliant or prominent.
- : to appear as a star: He starred in several productions of Shaw's plays.
Phrases
- stare down
- stare in the face
- stars in one's eyes, have
- born under a lucky star
- see stars
- thank one's lucky stars
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
It all seemed do-able, since he had already scoped out the area, found tunnels, and had caught star-nosed moles there before.
The team has been led by one of the most unusual stars, in an offense that produces a most unusual shot chart.
With 700 million users, Alipay is another rising star in the search landscape.
King Richard, a biopic about Venus and Serena Williams’ father starring Will Smith, shifted from November 25, 2020, to November 19, 2021.
We can directly link it to the gravitational influence from the three stars that are in the center of the disk.
Former Red Sox star Curt Schilling says his politics are keeping him out of Cooperstown.
It was seen by a small delegation of star-struck prelates and dignitaries who later described the film as “moving.”
I just recently rewatched all six Star Wars movies the other day… Oh wow, from the beginning?
The star announces he is to marry his 27-year-old boyfriend.
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice turned herself in to serve a 15-month sentence for bankruptcy fraud.
I had no idea who they were, as the Grand Duke was in morning costume, and had no star or decoration to distinguish him.
When rapidly deposited, as by artificial precipitation, triple phosphate often takes feathery, star- or leaf-like forms.
She liked him less than ever, nevertheless wished that he were her brother and the rising star in American politics.
According to a weekly paper not only is Constance Binney a famous screen star, but she is also a first-class ukelele player.
I do not quite agree with the 'Star' as to the Fire-crest not being "very uncommon," though it occasionally occurs.