stars
Celestial gas spheres
Stars are luminous points of light in the night sky—massive celestial bodies of burning gas, like our sun.
The word extends to any star-shaped figure: gold stars on a chart, the stars on a flag.
A star is also a celebrated performer or athlete: movie star, rock star.
To star is to feature prominently: She stars in the new series.
To see stars is to perceive flashing lights after a blow to the head.
The stars have long been associated with fate and destiny: It was written in the stars.
Gravitationally bound stellar mass
- nebulaInterstellar gas formation
- supernovaExploding massive star
- constellationNamed pattern of celestial bodies
- cosmosOrderly totality of existence
universe · interstellar · solar system · planet · comet · meteor · asteroid · orbit
Instrument magnifying faraway objects
- cosmologyStudy of universal structure
- astrophysicsPhysics of celestial bodies
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
- HubbleRenowned astronomer's surname
observatory · stellar · main sequence · red giant · white dwarf · pulsar · supergiant · nuclear fusion
Shine with flickering light
- sparkleEmit flashing light
- glowSteady, soft light
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- gleamFaint reflected light
glimmer · glint · radiance · shine · brightness · luminosity · flicker · starshine
Predetermined course of events
- fatePredetermined course of events
- fortuneWealth or destiny
- zodiacCelestial belt of signs
- astrologyDivination by celestial positions
horoscope · mythology · divinity · cosmic · transcendence · enlightenment · guidance · heavenly
Widely recognized public figure
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- idolObject of worship
luminary · megastar · A-lister · headliner · diva · VIP · household name · leading role
Maritime angular measurement device
- celestial navigationLocation-finding via astronomical observation
- PolarisCelestial north marker
- Southern CrossSouthern hemisphere constellation
- latitudeGeographic or personal freedom
longitude · mariner · seafaring · wayfinding · astrolabe · compass · bearing · course
Typographical reference mark
- pentagramFive-pointed mystical star
- starfishFive-armed marine invertebrate
- starfruitWaxy tropical fruit
- sheriff badgeLaw officer's emblem
sticker · ornament · origami · cookie cutter · geometric
Burst of falling stars
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- dreamsInvoluntary sleep visions
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- magicSupernatural or illusory power
wonder · childhood · bedtime · nursery rhyme · Jiminy Cricket · Disney · make a wish
Critical written assessment
- rankingOrdered position assignment
- MichelinFrench tire manufacturer
- rating systemStandardized method for evaluation
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
quality · evaluation · recommendation · accolade · prestige
galaxy
Gravitationally bound stellar mass
- nebulaInterstellar gas formation
- supernovaExploding massive star
- constellationNamed pattern of celestial bodies
cosmos · universe · interstellar · solar system · planet · comet · meteor · asteroid · orbit · Milky Way
telescope
Instrument magnifying faraway objects
- cosmologyStudy of universal structure
- astrophysicsPhysics of celestial bodies
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
Hubble · observatory · stellar · main sequence · red giant · white dwarf · pulsar · supergiant · nuclear fusion · chromosphere
twinkle
Shine with flickering light
gleam · glimmer · glint · radiance · shine · brightness · luminosity · flicker · starshine · twinkling
destiny
Predetermined course of events
astrology · horoscope · mythology · divinity · cosmic · transcendence · enlightenment · guidance · heavenly · ethereal
celebrity
Widely recognized public figure
idol · luminary · megastar · A-lister · headliner · diva · VIP · household name · leading role · marquee
sextant
Maritime angular measurement device
- celestial navigationLocation-finding via astronomical observation
- PolarisCelestial north marker
- Southern CrossSouthern hemisphere constellation
latitude · longitude · mariner · seafaring · wayfinding · astrolabe · compass · bearing · course · nautical
asterisk
Typographical reference mark
- pentagramFive-pointed mystical star
- starfishFive-armed marine invertebrate
- starfruitWaxy tropical fruit
sheriff badge · sticker · ornament · origami · cookie cutter · geometric
meteor shower
Burst of falling stars
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- dreamsInvoluntary sleep visions
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
magic · wonder · childhood · bedtime · nursery rhyme · Jiminy Cricket · Disney · make a wish
review
Critical written assessment
- rankingOrdered position assignment
- MichelinFrench tire manufacturer
- rating systemStandardized method for evaluation
excellence · quality · evaluation · recommendation · accolade · prestige
- astronomymoon, sun, planet, planets, telescope
- campingtent, campfire, campsite, campground, sleeping bag
- cosmosuniverse, galaxies, galaxy, planets, cosmos
- Nightmoon, moonlight, midnight, night sky, darkness
- night skymoon, constellations, constellation, meteor, planets
- nounsanimals, bags, balls, banks, beds
starsplanets
Star-orbiting celestial bodies
moons · asteroids · comets · dark matter · voids
starsnobodies
Unimportant, unknown persons
unknowns · extras · no-names · ordinary people · bit players
- 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
star, starlight, starred, starring, starry, stardom, stargazer, starless, stargaze