Synonyms for

Stars

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

Definition

Stars are huge balls of gas that shine in the sky at night.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

celestial bodies luminaries astral bodies

Informal

lights sparkles

Literary

firmament heavens constellations

Antonyms

darkness gloom shadows obscurity night

Common collocations

  • twinkling stars
  • shooting stars
  • distant stars
  • bright stars
  • falling stars
  • countless stars
  • night sky stars

Word family

noun star
verb star
adjective starry
adverb starlike

Usage note

The word 'stars' can refer to celestial bodies or to famous people. Context is key to distinguishing the meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The stars are bright tonight.
  2. I love looking at the stars.
  3. The North Star is always in the same spot in the sky.
  4. We learned about different constellations in science class.
  5. The Milky Way is our galaxy.

Quotes

  • Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. It's what the sunflowers do. - Helen Keller
  • We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. - Oscar Wilde
  • Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. - Stephen Hawking

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