star
Celestial gas sphere
We use star generally to talk about heavenly bodies visible to us only at night.
Things that look like or have some quality of stars get the same name, such a shape with five points, like an asterisk (*), or a leading actor or athlete (from the idea that they are dazzling).
The most frequent meaning of the verb star is to feature as a star (she starred in “Gone With the Wind”), but it can also convey marking with an asterisk (pay special attention to the items I have starred).
When star precedes another noun, it can indicate either celebrity (star quality), or something astronomical (star formation).
Earth's primary star
- constellationNamed pattern of celestial bodies
- galaxyGravitationally bound stellar mass
- supernovaExploding massive star
- nebulaInterstellar gas formation
cosmos · telescope · orbit · space · luminosity · magnitude · light-year · eclipse
Public recognition, widespread
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- idolObject of worship
headliner · entertainer · spotlight · A-list · leading · marquee · Hollywood · Bollywood
Five-pointed mystical star
- starfishFive-armed marine invertebrate
- pointsUnits of tally
- five-pointedWith five radiating tips
- DavidMasculine Hebrew name
starburst · starfruit · sheriff · badge · ornament · decoration · Christmas
Intensely bright or gifted
- marquiseFemale noble title
- cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
- princessMonarch's daughter or heir
- radiantEmitting light or joy
pear · oval · emerald cut · carat · sparkle · diamond · sapphire · gemstone
Sleeping mind's narrative
Critical written assessment
- rankingOrdered position assignment
- MichelinFrench tire manufacturer
- hotelCommercial lodging establishment
- restaurantPlace serving meals
rating · evaluation · quality · prestige · luxury · premium · top-rated · score
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- protagonistStory's central figure
- headlineNews article title
- standoutExceptional person or thing
- MVPBest player award
top billing · marquee name · main attraction · feature · center stage
sun
Earth's primary star
- constellationNamed pattern of celestial bodies
- galaxyGravitationally bound stellar mass
- supernovaExploding massive star
nebula · cosmos · telescope · orbit · space · luminosity · magnitude · light-year · eclipse · comet
fame
Public recognition, widespread
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- iconPictorial screen symbol
idol · headliner · entertainer · spotlight · A-list · leading · marquee · Hollywood · Bollywood · diva
pentagram
Five-pointed mystical star
- starfishFive-armed marine invertebrate
- pointsUnits of tally
- five-pointedWith five radiating tips
David · starburst · starfruit · sheriff · badge · ornament · decoration · Christmas
brilliant
Intensely bright or gifted
radiant · pear · oval · emerald cut · carat · sparkle · diamond · sapphire · gemstone
dream
Sleeping mind's narrative
- guidingLeading toward destination
- destinyPredetermined course of events
- ambitionDesire for achievement
shine · bright future · potential · prodigy
review
Critical written assessment
- rankingOrdered position assignment
- MichelinFrench tire manufacturer
- hotelCommercial lodging establishment
restaurant · rating · evaluation · quality · prestige · luxury · premium · top-rated · score · grade
lead
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- protagonistStory's central figure
- headlineNews article title
- standoutExceptional person or thing
MVP · top billing · marquee name · main attraction · feature · center stage
- astronomymoon, sun, planet, planets, telescope
- celebritiesA-lister, celebrity, TV personalities, media personalities, famous face
- cosmosuniverse, galaxies, galaxy, planets, cosmos
- spacespace, sun, moon, Earth, earth
- nature symbolstree, sun, moon, flower, leaf
- astronomy termseclipse, solar eclipse, lunar eclipse, meteor shower, galaxy
starmediocrity
Quality of being average
failure · flop · also-ran · underperformer · hack
starextra
Additional, beyond necessary
supernumerary · bit player · background actor · walk-on · spear carrier
- shooting starBurning debris in atmosphere
- movie starFamous film performer
- rock starFamous touring musician
- gold starSmall achievement marker
- pop starFamous mainstream singer
- the starsLuminous astronomical objects
stars, superstar, starlight, starred, starring, starry, stardom, megastar, stargazer