star-studded

adjective

star-stud·​ded ˈstär-ˌstə-dəd How to pronounce star-studded (audio)
: abounding in or covered with stars
gazed up at the star-studded sky
a star-studded cast
a star-studded hat
: having many famous actors, athletes, etc.
a star-studded cast

Examples of star-studded in a Sentence

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While the result snaps a five-game winning streak across all competitions, the Revs are unbeaten in six, have picked up back-to-back road results, and have the credibility of having taken Lionel Messi and the star-studded, defending MLS Cup champions to the brink. Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026 David Lean may be gone, but his spirit lives on with this kind of huge global moviemaking and star-studded cast that only a Christopher Nolan could possibly get greenlit these days. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 Perhaps the most star-studded of these is The Brink of War, a historical drama wherein Jeff Daniels' Ronald Reagan and Jared Harris' Mikhail Gorbachev try to work out a nuclear deal at the Reykjavik Summit in 1986. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Apr. 2026 The Cannes Film Festival is not only one of the most glamorous and star-studded film festivals of the year, but it’s grown into a strong launching pad for Oscar contenders. Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for star-studded

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of star-studded was circa 1656

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“Star-studded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/star-studded. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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