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starry

[stahr-ee] / ˈstɑr i /
ADJECTIVE
pertaining to stars
Synonyms
STRONGEST
glittering luminous sparkling stellar
WEAK
astral bespangled bright celestial lustrous radiated shimmering shining sidereal spangled stellary stelliform
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull

Example Sentences

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The president convenes a starry meeting to address the current chaos, and pledges an executive order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Lady Gaga, Bieber, Carpenter and Bruno Mars are set to lead a starry list of performers that also includes Lauryn Hill and a tribute to late rocker Ozzy Osbourne featuring Post Malone.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Amid that starry A-list cast, the actor plays Maggie’s partner, Alex.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

Our columnist holds court in a starry place to answer your heart’s questions about love.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

Kronos stood in the middle of the throne room, his arms wide, staring at the starry ceiling as if taking it all in.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

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