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star

stɑr

verb

mark with an asterisk
Linguists star unacceptable sentences
  • asterisk

adjective

indicating the most important performer or role
a star figure skater
  • leading
  • prima
  • starring
  • stellar

noun

a star-shaped character * used in printing
  • asterisk

noun

the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub
  • star topology

noun

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  • ace
  • adept
  • champion
  • genius
  • hotshot
  • maven
  • mavin
  • sensation
  • superstar
  • virtuoso
  • whizz
  • whiz
  • wiz
  • wizard

noun

an actor who plays a principal role
  • lead
  • principal

noun

a performer who receives prominent billing
  • headliner

noun

any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night

noun

a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem

noun

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

verb

be the star in a performance

verb

feature as the star
The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man