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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.
Category relationships: Astronomy, Uranology
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
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.
Exact synonyms: Ace, Adept, Champion, Genius, Hotshot, Maven, Mavin, Sensation, Superstar, Virtuoso, Whiz, Whizz, Wiz, Wizard
Generic synonyms: Expert
Specialized synonyms: Track Star
Derivative terms: Ace, Adept, Virtuoso
Generic synonyms: Expert
Specialized synonyms: Track Star
Derivative terms: Ace, Adept, Virtuoso
5. Verb. Be the star in a performance.
Category relationships: Dramatic Art, Dramatics, Dramaturgy, Theater, Theatre
Generic synonyms: Do, Execute, Perform
Specialized synonyms: Co-star
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.
Generic synonyms: Celestial Body, Heavenly Body
Specialized synonyms: Starlet
Derivative terms: Starry
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.
Exact synonyms: Lead, Principal
Generic synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian
Specialized synonyms: Co-star, Film Star, Movie Star, Idol, Matinee Idol, Television Star, Tv Star
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.
Generic synonyms: Plane Figure, Two-dimensional Figure
Specialized synonyms: Hexagram, Asterism, Pentacle, Pentagram, Pentangle
Specialized synonyms: Hexagram, Asterism, Pentacle, Pentagram, Pentangle
10. Noun. A performer who receives prominent billing.
Exact synonyms: Headliner
Generic synonyms: Performer, Performing Artist
Derivative terms: Headline, Stardom
Generic synonyms: Performer, Performing Artist
Derivative terms: Headline, Stardom
11. Noun. A star-shaped character * used in printing.
Exact synonyms: Asterisk
Generic synonyms: Character, Grapheme, Graphic Symbol
Derivative terms: Asterisk
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. to shine as a star (a natural luminous body visible in the sky) [v STARRED, STARRING, STARS]
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