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étoile
, astre
, astérisque
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Definition & Synonyms
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• Star
- (n.) Specifically, a radiated mark in writing or printing; an asterisk [thus, *]; -- used as a reference to a note, or to fill a blank where something is omitted, etc.
- (n.) A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical performer, etc.
- (n.) One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulae.
- (n.) That which resembles the figure of a star, as an ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honor.
- (n.) The polestar; the north star.
- (n.) A planet supposed to influence ones destiny; (usually pl.) a configuration of the planets, supposed to influence fortune.
- (n.) A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.
- (v. t.) To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems.
- (v. i.) To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a theatrical star.
Synonyms:
Ace, Adept, Asterisk, Genius, Lead, Leading, Principal, Sensation, Starring, Stellar, Virtuoso, Whiz, Wizard,
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• Starosty
- (n.) A castle and domain conferred on a nobleman for life.
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• Starring
- (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Star
Synonyms:
Leading, Star, Stellar,
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printing, stapled, prince, liquidation, whatever, wolf, atoms, prime cost, lounging, equatorial, connective, prey, previously, preview, copy, prevention, pontiff, mature, bow window, biting, pod, pocket, acclivity, lip-reading, floriculture, obsequiousness, pluralism, nave, plunger, gardenia, plundering, plunder, |
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Nightingale, You, Love, Wait, Rim, Rime, I, Awesome, Waste, Go, Hello, Which, Forsake, Abbe, Ravage, Abbreviation, Humiliate, Abash, Chagrin, Name, Degradation, Abate, Abbreviate, Desert, Abbey, Abandon, Hang, Discomfit, Dangle, Opposite, Abattoir, Abandonment, |
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