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starlike

adjective

Definition of starlike

as in astronomical

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Recent Examples of starlike When star jasmine blooms in late spring and early summer, a profusion of white, starlike flowers on its evergreen foliage perfumes the entire garden. — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 Mercury will be the fourth-brightest starlike object after Venus, Jupiter and Sirius. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025

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After debuting as the most volatile stock among its large-cap peers, Elon Musk's astronomic equity hasn't moved in three weeks, with shares trading in a $10 range around the $140 level.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
These surveys yielded a plethora of astronomical discoveries, including that the universe is expanding.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of astronomical

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While city lights may wash out fainter celestial objects, the moon should shine through just fine.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
After being shut out of this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth's shadow briefly envelops the moon.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of celestial

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Huge size and energy NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) previously spotted unidentified little red dots in space in 2024 that scientists have now designated as a new astrophysical source, according to a study published in the journal Nature.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
The challenge lies in isolating the cause, and one stream is not enough to draw firm conclusions about the astrophysical process responsible.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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