Synonyms for star
Definitions
- n. 1
Any small, natural and bright dot in the sky, most visible in the night or twilight sky. This sense includes the planets, but it is now sometimes used in exclusion of them due to influence from the technical astronomical sense.
He loved watching the stars in the sky with her.
- n. 2
Any small, natural and bright dot in the sky, most visible in the night or twilight sky. This sense includes the planets, but it is now sometimes used in exclusion of them due to influence from the technical astronomical sense. A planet thought to influence one's fate; (figuratively) fate or luck.
star-crossed (meaning 'ill-fated')
Related words
- Word family
- starboard starbound starburst star-cover starcraft star-crossed stardom stardust
- Phrases
- blazing star morning star star grass shooting star pole star star sign binary star star apple
- Is a kind of
- celestial body
Forms
- Plural
- stars → celebrities, hot-shots, idols, luminaries…
Example sentences
- celebrity Sami wanted to catapult Layla to celebrity status.
- idol You have the ability to become a top idol on your own.
- luminary She is a true luminary in the world of art.
- galaxy I wonder how many planets in our galaxy have life.
By length
- 3 letters
- sun1, ace1, wiz1
- 4 letters
- lead1, idol2, whiz1
- 5 letters
- badge1, adept2, maven2, aster2, whizz
- 6 letters
- genius2, galaxy3, wizard2
- 8 letters
- champion3, virtuoso4, luminary4
- 9 letters
- principal3, celebrity4, sensation3, superstar3, headliner3
- 13 letters
- constellation4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (idol2 = 2 syllables).