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star

(st/A/r )

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

source: wordnet30
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field(noun.person)

Synonym:
ace, adept, champion, genius, hotshot, maven, mavin, sensation, superstar, virtuoso, whiz, whizz, wiz, wizard

source: wordnet30
any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night(noun.object)

source: wordnet30
an actor who plays a principal role(noun.person)

Synonym:
lead, principal

source: wordnet30
a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem(noun.shape)

source: wordnet30
a performer who receives prominent billing(noun.person)

Synonym:
headliner

source: wordnet30
a star-shaped character * used in printing(noun.communication)

Synonym:
asterisk

source: wordnet30
the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
star topology

source: wordnet30
One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulæ.(noun)

source: webster1913

feature as the star(verb.stative)

Example:
The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man.

source: wordnet30
be the star in a performance(verb.creation)

source: wordnet30
mark with an asterisk(verb.change)

Example:
Linguists star unacceptable sentences.

source: wordnet30
To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems.(verb)

source: webster1913
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.(verb)

source: webster1913