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Definition of Star
1. Noun. (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior.
Group relationships: Extragalactic Nebula, Galaxy, Constellation
Specialized synonyms: Alpha Crucis, Beta Centauri, Beta Crucis, Deneb, Denebola, Pollux, Regulus, Spica, Asterope, Sterope, Sun
Specialized synonyms: Binary, Binary Star, Double Star, Fixed Star, Giant, Giant Star, Loadstar, Lodestar, Multiple Star, Neutron Star, Nova, Red Dwarf, Red Dwarf Star, Red Giant, Red Giant Star, Sun, Supergiant, Supernova, Variable, Variable Star, White Dwarf, White Dwarf Star
Generic synonyms: Celestial Body, Heavenly Body
Derivative terms: Starry
2. Verb. Feature as the star. "The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man"
3. Adjective. Indicating the most important performer or role. "A stellar performance"
4. Noun. Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.
Generic synonyms: Expert
Specialized synonyms: Track Star
Derivative terms: Ace, Adept, Virtuoso
5. Verb. Be the star in a performance.
Generic synonyms: Do, Execute, Perform
Specialized synonyms: Co-star
6. Noun. Any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night.
Specialized synonyms: Starlet
Derivative terms: Starry
7. Verb. Mark with an asterisk. "Linguists star unacceptable sentences"
8. Noun. An actor who plays a principal role.
Generic synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian
Specialized synonyms: Co-star, Film Star, Movie Star, Idol, Matinee Idol, Television Star, Tv Star
9. Noun. A plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem.
Specialized synonyms: Hexagram, Asterism, Pentacle, Pentagram, Pentangle
10. Noun. A performer who receives prominent billing.
Generic synonyms: Performer, Performing Artist
Derivative terms: Headline, Stardom
11. Noun. A star-shaped character * used in printing.
Generic synonyms: Character, Grapheme, Graphic Symbol
Derivative terms: Asterisk
12. Noun. The topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub.
Definition of Star
1. n. One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulæ.
2. v. t. To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems.
3. v. i. To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a theatrical star.
Definition of Star
1. Noun. Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots. ¹
2. Noun. (star) 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. ¹
3. Noun. (geometry) A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points. ¹
4. Noun. A widely-known person; a celebrity. ¹
5. Noun. (acting) Actors in leading roles in movies, television shows and other dramatic media. ¹
6. Noun. An exceptionally talented person, often in a specific field. ¹
7. Noun. (printing) An asterisk (*). ¹
8. Noun. A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality. ¹
9. Noun. A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle. ¹
10. Verb. To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program. ¹
11. Verb. To mark with a star or asterisk. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Star
1. to shine as a star (a natural luminous body visible in the sky) [v STARRED, STARRING, STARS]
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