Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
star (noun)1.
a) a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night
b) a self-luminous gaseous spheroidal celestial body of great mass which produces energy by means of nuclear fusion reactions
2.
a) (1) a planet or a configuration of the planets that is held in astrology to influence one's destiny or fortune - usually used in plural
(2) a waxing or waning fortune or fame - her star was rising
b) obsolete - destiny
3.
a) a conventional figure with five or more points that represents a star , especially - asterisk
b) an often star-shaped ornament or medal worn as a badge of honor, authority, or rank or as the insignia of an order
c) one of a group of conventional used to place something in a scale of value - stars
4.
something resembling a star - was hit on the head and saw stars
5.
a) the principal member of a theatrical or operatic company who usually plays the chief roles
b) a highly publicized theatrical or motion-picture performer
c) an outstandingly talented performer - a track star
d) a person who is preeminent in a particular field
transitive verb
1.
to sprinkle or adorn with - stars
2.
a) to mark with a star as being preeminent
b) to mark with an asterisk
3.
intransitive verb
to feature in the most prominent or important role - the movie stars a famous stage personality
1.
to play the most prominent or important role
2.
to perform outstandingly
1.
of, relating to, or being a star - received star billing
2.
of outstanding excellence - preeminent a star athlete
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
star (adjective)1.
of or relating to the stars
SYNONIMS:
astral, star, starryRELATED WORDS:
celestial, empyrean, heavenly; intergalactic, interstellar; astronomical ( astronomic), astrophysical; astronautic ( astronautical); starlike, star-spangled2.
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
SYNONIMS:
astral, bright, distinguished, illustrious, luminous, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, redoubtable, signal, star, superiorRELATED WORDS:
celebrated, exalted, famed, famous, glorious, honored, renowned, reputable; infamous, notorious; dominant, paramount, predominantNEAR ANTONYMS:
insignificant, minor, unimportant; average, inferior, mediocre; obscure, uncelebrated, unsung3.
widely known
SYNONIMS:
big-name, celebrated, famed, noted, notorious, prominent, renowned, star, visible, well-knownRELATED WORDS:
fabled, fabulous, legendary; infamous; distinguished, eminent, exceptional, great, illustrious, leading, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, remarkable, supereminent, superior; important, significant; acknowledged, recognized, respected; favorite, popular, preferred; estimable, honorable, reputable, respectable; formidable, redoubtableNEAR ANTONYMS:
insignificant, unimportant; inconspicuous; undistinguished, unexceptional; unpopular1.
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light
SYNONIMS:
luminary, sphere, sunRELATED WORDS:
cluster, constellation, galaxy; binary star, brown dwarf, dwarf, fixed star, gasser, giant star, lodestar ( loadstar), neutron star, nova, pulsar, quasar, red dwarf, red giant, red star, subdwarf, supercluster, supergiant, supernova, variable, variable star, white dwarf2.
the person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show
SYNONIMS:
headliner, lead, principalRELATED WORDS:
leading lady, leading man; superstar; ingenue ( ingénue), starlet; star turn []; coprincipal, costarNEAR ANTONYMS:
extra, supernumerary3.
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
SYNONIMS:
big name, cause célèbre ( cause celebre), celeb, figure, icon ( ikon), light, luminary, megastar, name, notability, notable, notoriety, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIPRELATED WORDS:
favorite, heartthrob, hero, idol; demigod, dignitary, eminence, immortal, monument, pillar, worthy; baron, big shot, bigwig, kahuna, magnate, mogul, nabob, panjandrumNEAR ANTONYMS:
lightweight, mediocrity; has-been