star
1 of 3noun
ˈstär 
often attributive
1
a
: a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night
b
: a self-luminous gaseous spheroidal celestial body of great mass which produces energy by means of nuclear fusion reactions
2
a(1)
: a planet or a configuration of the planets that is held in astrology to influence one's destiny or fortune —usually used in plural
(2)
: a waxing or waning fortune or fame
her star was rising
b
obsolete : destiny
3
a
: a conventional figure with five or more points that represents a star
especially : asterisk
b
: an often star-shaped ornament or medal worn as a badge of honor, authority, or rank or as the insignia of an order
c
: one of a group of conventional stars used to place something in a scale of value
4
: something resembling a star
was hit on the head and saw stars
5
a
: the principal member of a theatrical or operatic company who usually plays the chief roles
b
: a highly publicized theatrical or motion-picture performer
c
: an outstandingly talented performer
a track star
d
: a person who is preeminent in a particular field
starless
ˈstär-ləs
adjective starlike
ˈstär-ˌlīk
adjective star
2 of 3verb
starred; starring; stars
1
a
intransitive : to play the most prominent or important role in a movie, play, etc.
an actor currently starring in a hit Broadway show
She had a starring role in his latest film.
(figurative) Tequila and blood oranges star in this Margarita, which gets a spicy kick from homemade jalapeño syrup.
Natalie Migliarini
Natalie Migliarini b
transitive : to feature (a performer) in the most prominent or important role
a movie that stars a famous stage personality
2
intransitive : to perform outstandingly
In the fall of 1925, Elkins starred on the gridiron … Bil Gilbert
Bil Gilbert[Alan] Trammell, who starred for the Tigers at shortstop during the glory days of the 1980s … Jeff Bradley
Jeff Bradley3
transitive
a
: to mark with a star as being superior or preeminent in some way
a monument starred in the guidebook
a starred review
b
: to mark with an asterisk
4
transitive : to sprinkle or adorn with or as if with stars
… meadows starred with buttercups and daisies. Kenneth Roberts
Kenneth Robertsstar
3 of 3adjective
1
: of, relating to, or being a star
received star billing
2
: of outstanding excellence : preeminent
a star athlete
Synonyms
Noun
- luminary
- sphere
- sun
Adjective
- astral
- starry
- stellar
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Example Sentences
Noun They gazed up at the stars. There are billions of stars in the universe. I'm glad we didn't use the tent. It's so much nicer to sleep outside under the stars. The restaurant was awarded four stars for excellence. Critics give the movie three stars. Verb The new television series stars a famous movie actress. a concert starring some of the biggest names in the business He starred in both baseball and football when he was in college. She starred for the basketball team last year. This restaurant is starred in the guidebook. Adjective looking for star actors to play the leads See More
Recent Examples on the Web Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2022 Former Moeller star athletes Miles McBride, who plays with the New York Knicks after a college career at West Virginia under coach Bob Huggins, and Jeremiah Davenport, who plays basketball for the UC Bearcats, also attended. Joe Harrington, The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 Quarterback Joseph Walter rolled out right and found Cooper Scott — a star defensive end who rarely plays offense — streaking down the left sideline. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2022 This time around, the Dolphins still have Howard and rising-star safety Jevon Holland, who can line up as a slot corner. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 Prince Harry is working on the book with J.R. Moehringer, a journalist and ghostwriter who collaborated with tennis star Andre Agassi and Nike Inc. co-founder Phil Knight on their memoirs. Max Colchester, WSJ, 17 Sep. 2022 After his headline performance at Hungary's Sziget Festival last month, pop star Justin Bieber held a grandiose party for his staff in a luxurious countryside setting — a 19th century castle owned by the son-in-law of the country's prime minister. Justin Spike, ajc, 17 Sep. 2022 President Joe Biden will meet with WNBA star Brittney Griner's wife and agent Friday at the White House, a source confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. Steve Coogan, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Brunson, the show’s creator and star, took home her first Emmy award, for writing for a comedy series. Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Sep. 2022 Gabe Basso and Froy Gutierrez will co-star in the movie set to become a trilogy of titles shot in Bratislava, Slovakia. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 The movie will star Ariana DeBose as Asha, will be directed by Chris Buck & Fawn Veerasunthorn and feature all-new songs by pop music writer Julia Michaels. Amanda Kondolojy, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 Coppola wrote the script and will direct the upcoming project titled Priscilla, which will star Cailee Spaeny as Mrs. Presley alongside Elordi. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2022 In addition to appearing in Secret Invasion, Marvel confirmed that the actor will also star in the upcoming Disney+ series Armor Wars and unveiled its new logo. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2022 The film will also star Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier, Wyatt Russell as US Agent and Hannah John Kamen as Ghost, Deadline reported. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 Finally, Clowes will also host The Blue Man Group on Sept. 13-14, with Ticketmaster tickets starting at $49 plus fees at bit.ly/3JgFrdZ. ... or star in one Various dates and venues. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Netflix confirmed on Twitter that seasons 5 and 6 of The Crown will star Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth. ELLE, 2 Sep. 2022 Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2022 With so many roles, as well as those of the game’s other characters, at play, keeping everything straight proved challenging on set, her co-star Hans Christopher explained. Darryn King, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Thelma Houston performed at the event and additional attendees included Paris Jackson, Evan Ross, Alexandra Shipp, Jennifer Tilly, Rob Raco and Ralph’s Abbott Elementary co-star Lisa Ann Walter. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 Chardonnay is the star white grape of the region—except in the subregion of Saint-Bris. Lettie Teague, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 And her co-star Tyler James Williams was honored to be a small part of her long-overdue celebration. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Although it was not released online, Harrison Ford appeared onstage to speak about the footage, joined by director James Mangold and co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Carson Burton, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 Jason split from his Selling Sunset co-star Chrishell Stause in December 2021 five months after going public. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 She was celebrated again at the final curtain, with Michele and co-star Tovah Feldshuh accepting bouquets of white roses. Marianne Garvey, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 See More
Noun
Indianapolis has downgraded its star wide receiver to out for Sunday's road game against the Jaguars. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2022 Former Moeller star athletes Miles McBride, who plays with the New York Knicks after a college career at West Virginia under coach Bob Huggins, and Jeremiah Davenport, who plays basketball for the UC Bearcats, also attended. Joe Harrington, The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 Quarterback Joseph Walter rolled out right and found Cooper Scott — a star defensive end who rarely plays offense — streaking down the left sideline. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2022 This time around, the Dolphins still have Howard and rising-star safety Jevon Holland, who can line up as a slot corner. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 Prince Harry is working on the book with J.R. Moehringer, a journalist and ghostwriter who collaborated with tennis star Andre Agassi and Nike Inc. co-founder Phil Knight on their memoirs. Max Colchester, WSJ, 17 Sep. 2022 After his headline performance at Hungary's Sziget Festival last month, pop star Justin Bieber held a grandiose party for his staff in a luxurious countryside setting — a 19th century castle owned by the son-in-law of the country's prime minister. Justin Spike, ajc, 17 Sep. 2022 President Joe Biden will meet with WNBA star Brittney Griner's wife and agent Friday at the White House, a source confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. Steve Coogan, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Brunson, the show’s creator and star, took home her first Emmy award, for writing for a comedy series. Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 Verb
It was recently announced that Daniel Stern would star in Season 4 as well. Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Sep. 2022 Gabe Basso and Froy Gutierrez will co-star in the movie set to become a trilogy of titles shot in Bratislava, Slovakia. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 The movie will star Ariana DeBose as Asha, will be directed by Chris Buck & Fawn Veerasunthorn and feature all-new songs by pop music writer Julia Michaels. Amanda Kondolojy, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 Coppola wrote the script and will direct the upcoming project titled Priscilla, which will star Cailee Spaeny as Mrs. Presley alongside Elordi. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2022 In addition to appearing in Secret Invasion, Marvel confirmed that the actor will also star in the upcoming Disney+ series Armor Wars and unveiled its new logo. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2022 The film will also star Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier, Wyatt Russell as US Agent and Hannah John Kamen as Ghost, Deadline reported. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 Finally, Clowes will also host The Blue Man Group on Sept. 13-14, with Ticketmaster tickets starting at $49 plus fees at bit.ly/3JgFrdZ. ... or star in one Various dates and venues. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Netflix confirmed on Twitter that seasons 5 and 6 of The Crown will star Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth. ELLE, 2 Sep. 2022 Adjective
In the book, Rivera mentions that during her time on Glee, co-star Lea Michele refused to improvise scenes with veteran actor Tim Conway. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2022 With so many roles, as well as those of the game’s other characters, at play, keeping everything straight proved challenging on set, her co-star Hans Christopher explained. Darryn King, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Thelma Houston performed at the event and additional attendees included Paris Jackson, Evan Ross, Alexandra Shipp, Jennifer Tilly, Rob Raco and Ralph’s Abbott Elementary co-star Lisa Ann Walter. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 Chardonnay is the star white grape of the region—except in the subregion of Saint-Bris. Lettie Teague, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 And her co-star Tyler James Williams was honored to be a small part of her long-overdue celebration. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Although it was not released online, Harrison Ford appeared onstage to speak about the footage, joined by director James Mangold and co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Carson Burton, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 Jason split from his Selling Sunset co-star Chrishell Stause in December 2021 five months after going public. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 She was celebrated again at the final curtain, with Michele and co-star Tovah Feldshuh accepting bouquets of white roses. Marianne Garvey, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English sterre, from Old English steorra; akin to Old High German sterno star, Latin stella, Greek astēr, astron
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1592, in the meaning defined at sense 4
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing star
Kids Definition
star 1 of 3
noun
ˈstär
1
: any of the heavenly bodies except planets which are visible at night and look like fixed points of light
2
: a figure or object with five or more points that represents or suggests a star in the sky
3
: a very talented or popular performer
a movie star
4
: a planet that is believed in astrology to influence someone's life
She was born under a lucky star.
5
: the principal member of a theater or opera company
star
2 of 3verb
starred; starring
1
: to mark with a star or an asterisk as being special or very good
2
: to present in the role of a star
The show stars my favorite actor.
3
: to play the most important role
She will star in a new play.
4
: to perform in an outstanding manner She starred in soccer this season.
star
3 of 3adjective
1
: being favored or very popular
the teacher's star pupil
a star athlete
2
: being of outstanding excellence
a star chef
star 1 of 2
noun
1
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- galaxy
- sun
- luminary
- cluster
- sphere
- supernova
- constellation
- nova
- subdwarf
- supergiant
- pulsar
- dwarf
- quasar
- lodestar
- variable
- white dwarf
- red giant
- red star
- neutron star
- binary star
- giant star
- red dwarf
- brown dwarf
- supercluster
- loadstar
- variable star
- fixed star
- gasser
2
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- principal
- superstar
- headliner
- lead
- starlet
- leading man
- costar
- leading lady
- ingenue
- ingénue
- star turn
- coprincipal
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- extra
- supernumerary
3
as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about the public's endless fascination with stars Synonyms & Similar Words
- celebrity
- personality
- superstar
- megastar
- celeb
- name
- hero
- luminary
- icon
- standout
- light
- somebody
- dignitary
- cause célèbre
- personage
- notable
- notoriety
- figure
- idol
- cause celebre
- heartthrob
- notability
- favorite
- ikon
- VIP
- worthy
- pillar
- immortal
- mogul
- magnate
- demigod
- monument
- eminence
- baron
- big shot
- bigwig
- nabob
- kahuna
- panjandrum
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nobody
- noncelebrity
- lightweight
- mediocrity
- has-been
star
2 of 2adjective
1
as in stellar
of or relating to the stars star observations Synonyms & Similar Words
- stellar
- celestial
- starry
- interstellar
- astral
- astronomical
- intergalactic
- starlike
- empyrean
- heavenly
- astrophysical
- astronomic
- astronautic
- star-spangled
- astronautical
2
as in distinguished
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement the teacher's star pupil Synonyms & Similar Words
- distinguished
- outstanding
- famous
- prestigious
- illustrious
- luminous
- notable
- eminent
- bright
- superior
- signal
- preeminent
- noteworthy
- honored
- renowned
- famed
- astral
- celebrated
- noble
- infamous
- exalted
- glorious
- dominant
- redoubtable
- notorious
- reputable
- predominant
- paramount
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- minor
- average
- mediocre
- insignificant
- unimportant
- inferior
- obscure
- unsung
- uncelebrated
3
as in famous
widely known looking for star actors to play the leads Synonyms & Similar Words
- famous
- famed
- prominent
- celebrated
- renowned
- legendary
- distinguished
- notorious
- visible
- big-name
- infamous
- respected
- noted
- well-known
- illustrious
- leading
- outstanding
- notable
- fabled
- great
- prestigious
- respectable
- favorite
- popular
- remarkable
- eminent
- exceptional
- important
- fabulous
- preeminent
- superior
- honorable
- recognized
- noteworthy
- preferred
- reputable
- formidable
- acknowledged
- significant
- estimable
- supereminent
- redoubtable
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unknown
- nameless
- unsung
- anonymous
- obscure
- unimportant
- insignificant
- unfamous
- inconspicuous
- undistinguished
- uncelebrated
- unexceptional
- unpopular
- impressionally
- impressionary
- impressionism
- impressionisms
- impressionist
- impressionistic
- impressionistically
- impressionists
- impressions
- impressive
- impressively
- impressiveness
- impressivenesses
- impressment
- impressments
- impressure
- impressures
- imprest
- imprest accountant
- imprest fund
- imprested
- impresting
- imprests
- imprimatur
- imprimatura