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star

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  • IPA /stɑː(ɹ)/

Noun

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

star 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.

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*stellarasteriskleadleadingmavensensationprincipalwhizzheadlinerstar

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