• Noun

    any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
    Astronomy . any of the large, self-luminous, heavenly bodies, as the sun, Polaris, etc.
    any heavenly body.
    Astrology . a heavenly body, esp. a planet, considered as influencing humankind and events.
    a person's destiny, fortune, temperament, etc., regarded as influenced and determined by the stars.
    a conventionalized figure usually having five or six points radiating from or disposed about a center.
    this figure used as an ornament, award, badge, mark of excellence, etc.
    The movie was awarded three stars.
    Jewelry .
    a gem having the star cut.
    the asterism in a crystal or a gemstone, as in a star sapphire.
    a crystal or a gemstone having such asterism.
    star facet.
    Printing . an asterisk.
    a person who is celebrated or distinguished in some art, profession, or other field.
    a prominent actor, singer, or the like, esp. one who plays the leading role in a performance.
    U.S. Military . battle star.
    U.S. Navy .
    a gold or bronze star worn on the ribbon of a decoration or medal to represent a second or subsequent award of the same decoration or medal.
    a silver star worn in place of five gold or bronze stars.
    a white spot on the forehead of a horse.
    Heraldry . a mullet.

    Adjective

    celebrated, prominent, or distinguished; preeminent
    a star basketball player; a star reporter.
    of or pertaining to a star or stars.

    Verb (used with object)

    to set with or as with stars; spangle.
    to feature as a star
    an old movie starring Rudolph Valentino.
    to mark with a star or asterisk, as for special notice.

    Verb (used without object)

    to shine as a star; be brilliant or prominent.
    (of a performer) to appear as a star
    He starred in several productions of Shaw's plays.

    Idioms

    make someone see stars
    to deal someone a severe blow causing the illusion of brilliant streaks of light before the eyes
    The blow on the head made him see stars, and the next thing he knew he was in the hospital.
    thank one's lucky stars
    to acknowledge one's good fortune; be grateful
    Instead of complaining about hospital bills she should thank her lucky stars she's still alive. Also, thank one's stars.

    Antonyms

    adjective
    minor , unimportant , unknown
    noun
    commoner

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