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as in celestial
of or relating to the stars
humankind's dream of stellar navigation is hampered by the vast distances between the stars, even in our own galaxy
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
this miniature palm tree is a stellar example of the art of bonsai
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Recent Examples of stellar
This property’s long history and its celebrated traditions, its unique glamour and now its stellar return, have made the Don Carlos Marbella the place to stay on the Costa del Sol.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Einramhof and colleagues think the fossil field model of stellar magnetism connects these magnetic fields at the two distinct evolutionary phases of stars, despite this being a theory that has fallen out of favor with scientists over recent years.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Burleson Centennial a threat from District 8-5A Burleson Centennial (19-8, 12-1 District 8-5A) has had a stellar regular season run, clinching a district title.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Grillmair's research included dark matter, Galactic structure, stellar populations, and exoplanets, according to CalTech.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Einramhof and colleagues think the fossil field model of stellar magnetism connects these magnetic fields at the two distinct evolutionary phases of stars, despite this being a theory that has fallen out of favor with scientists over recent years.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Burleson Centennial a threat from District 8-5A Burleson Centennial (19-8, 12-1 District 8-5A) has had a stellar regular season run, clinching a district title.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Grillmair's research included dark matter, Galactic structure, stellar populations, and exoplanets, according to CalTech.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stellar
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The Arsenal manager invoked a bed of roses and the accompaniment of celestial music and formed an expression to suggest anyone expecting that was evidently disconnected from the reality of a Premier League title race.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Winning three Oscar nominations, Cruise understandably took pride in his work in Born on the Fourth of July or even Lions for Lambs, but his career didn’t become became celestial until Top Gun.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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From private cities to interstellar colonies, tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel have backed experiments designed to operate beyond the borders — and laws — most of us live by.—
Ramtin Arablouei,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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The ratio acts as a record of the chemical environment of 3I/ATLAS' home system, having remained intact throughout the interstellar invader's long journey to the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Arttu Hyry has been terrific since entering the lineup for Game 2, but his third line hasn’t found the back of the net.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wheatley has terrific size for the safety position, as he is listed at 6-foot-3 and 203 pounds.—
Mike Kaye
April 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
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Throughout March, rumors that West had begun dating his co-star Amanda Batula flooded gossip sites, though the two continuously denied said claims.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a Harper’s Bazaar cover story published last month, Hathaway’s co-star Meryl Streep revealed that Hathaway went up to the film’s producers on set and urged them to cast size-inclusive models.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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That dynamic reflected what’s become the new world order for the Chiefs, whose superb 2022 draft class was highlighted by McDuffie.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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The superb dry martini includes a splash of chamomile while La Violetera pays homage to Madrid’s traditional violet candies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Spanning more than 63,000 square feet—substantially larger than the White House—the main residence features numerous entertaining spaces, including a grand salon, intimate lounges, a billiards room with a bar, and a ballroom-sized game room with a starry-sky ceiling.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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On Monday evening in Manhattan, Clooney was celebrated with Film at Lincoln Center’s 51st Chaplin Award during a starry gala at Alice Tully Hall.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Stellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stellar. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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