Synonyms for

Star

Verb / stɑ:r / Another word for star — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a fixed luminous point in the night sky that is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

celestial body luminary astral body

Informal

celeb superstar icon big shot

Literary

beacon orb empyrean

Antonyms

hole void shadow darkness dullness obscurity

Common collocations

  • shooting star
  • morning star
  • evening star
  • star player
  • star witness
  • star system
  • star chart
  • star light

Word family

noun star
verb star
adjective starry
adverb starrily

Usage note

As a noun, 'star' can refer to a celestial body or a famous person. As a verb, it means to perform as a star, often in a film or play.

Example sentences

  1. The star twinkled in the night sky.
  2. The Christmas tree was decorated with many stars.
  3. We learned about the stars in science class today.
  4. The Hollywood star walked down the red carpet.
  5. The athlete was a star player on the team.

Quotes

  • The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.
  • We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
  • Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars.

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