star

/stˈɑr/

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Adjective Satellite
indicating the most important performer or role; "the leading man"; "prima ballerina"; "prima donna"; "a star figure skater"; "the starring role"; "a stellar role"; "a stellar performance"
Noun
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
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someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
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any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night
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an actor who plays a principal role
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a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
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a performer who receives prominent billing
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a star-shaped character * used in printing
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the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub
Verb
feature as the star; "The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man"
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be the star in a performance
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mark with an asterisk; "Linguists star unacceptable sentences"