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star

/stɑr/
noun
  1. A large ball of burning gas in space that can be seen as a point of light in the night sky.
    • We could see thousands of stars shining in the clear desert sky.
    • Astronomers discovered a new star in a distant galaxy.
    • The sun is the closest star to Earth.
  2. A famous or highly talented performer, such as an actor, singer, or athlete.
    • The basketball star signed autographs for fans after the game.
    • Many young people dream of becoming a pop star.
    • She became a movie star after her first film was a huge success.
  3. A shape with five or six points, often used as a symbol of excellence or quality.
    • The hotel has four stars, meaning it is very comfortable.
    • She drew a star on the card to show it was special.
    • The teacher put a gold star on my homework for good work.
  4. A person who is the best or most important in a group or activity.
    • Our class star got the highest score on the test.
    • The star of the show received a standing ovation.
    • He is the star player on the soccer team.
  5. A celestial body considered as influencing someone's fate or personality (often used in astrology).
    • She believes her stars are aligned for good luck this month.
    • He read his horoscope to see what the stars had in store.
    • According to the stars, today is a good day to start something new.
Synonyms
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adjective
  1. Excellent, outstanding, or of the highest quality.
    • The restaurant received a star rating for its amazing food.
    • She gave a star performance in the school concert.
    • He is a star student who always helps others.
verb
  1. To feature or appear as a main performer in a movie, play, or show.
    • The famous actor will star in a new action film next year.
    • She starred in the school play and received many compliments.
    • The movie stars a young singer making her acting debut.
  2. To mark or decorate with a star or stars.
    • The teacher starred the best answers on the test.
    • The night sky was starred with tiny lights.
    • We starred the important dates on the calendar.
  3. To perform exceptionally well or be the best in a particular activity.
    • He starred in the championship game by scoring three goals.
    • She starred in her math class, always getting top marks.
    • The young pianist starred at the music competition.