Definition of Star

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Definition of Star

Star

One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulae.

The polestar; the north star.

A planet supposed to influence one's destiny; (usually pl.) a configuration of the planets, supposed to influence fortune.

That which resembles the figure of a star, as an ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honor.

Specifically, a radiated mark in writing or printing; an asterisk [thus, *]; -- used as a reference to a note, or to fill a blank where something is omitted, etc.

A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.

A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical performer, etc.

To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems.

To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a theatrical star.

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Star Quotations

If I'm a star, then the people made me a star.
Marilyn Monroe

There was my name up in lights. I said, 'God, somebody's made a mistake.' But there it was, in lights. And I sat there and said, 'Remember, you're not a star.' Yet there it was up in lights.
Marilyn Monroe

One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star.
Friedrich Nietzsche

You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.
Friedrich Nietzsche

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.
Confucius

Disneyland is the star, everything else is in the supporting role.
Walt Disney

I'm not a real movie star. I've still got the same wife I started out with twenty-eight years ago.
Will Rogers

Hitch your wagon to a star.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

The light which puts out our eyes is darkness to us. Only that day dawns to which we are awake. There is more day to dawn. The sun is but a morning star.
Henry David Thoreau

Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.
W. Clement Stone

Star Translations

star in Afrikaans is ster
star in Danish is stjerne
star in Dutch is ster
star in German is Stern
star in Italian is stella, vedette
star in Latin is stella, astrum, sidus
star in Norwegian is stjerne, stjerne
star in Portuguese is estrela
star in Spanish is estrella

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