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star Synonyms

Another word for star

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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

"The children lay on the cool grass, counting the stars that twinkled in the clear night sky."

Weak
sun
luminary
orb

• adjective (Context 2)

Outstanding, preeminent, or highly distinguished within a group or profession.

Usage Example

"The outstanding pupil of the mathematics class easily solved the complex equation."

Strongest
outstanding
leading
Strong
stellar
preeminent
chief

• noun (Context 3)

A highly famous or celebrated entertainer, athlete, or public figure.

Usage Example

"She became an international celebrity after her breakthrough performance in the blockbuster film."

Strongest
celebrity
superstar
Strong
idol
icon

• verb (Context 4)

To feature as the principal performer in a film, play, or other entertainment production.

Usage Example

"The upcoming theatrical production will feature several well-known actors from the original television series."

Strong
feature
headline
showcase

• noun (Context 5)

A conventional or stylized representation of a celestial star, typically having five or more pointed radiating branches.

Usage Example

"The teacher placed a gold asterisk on the top of the perfect spelling test to reward the student."

Weak
asterisk
pentagram

• verb (Context 6)

To perform a leading or highly prominent role in a production.

Usage Example

"She starred in the critically acclaimed stage play for two consecutive years before moving to cinema."

Strong
lead
Weak
perform

• verb (Context 7)

To mark a document, item, or text with an asterisk or similar symbol to denote special importance or draw attention.

Usage Example

"He carefully starred the most important emails in his inbox to ensure he would reply to them promptly."

Strong
flag
Weak
mark
highlight

Opposites of star

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of star varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

mediocre
nobody
average
ordinary
unknown
See all opposites of star

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Star. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/star
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