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Recent Examples of starburst
And her wedding dress had a semi-sheer lace back that allowed the starburst tattoo at the back of her neck to remain visible.
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Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
This collision delivered a vast amount of gas and dust, which triggered an intense bout of star formation, referred to as starburst.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
In the adjoining dining room, a classic starburst light fixture dangles above the table.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Don't miss the Art Deco lobby, with its 24-karat gold-leaf ceiling murals and famous starburst bas relief.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
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Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
This collision delivered a vast amount of gas and dust, which triggered an intense bout of star formation, referred to as starburst.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
In the adjoining dining room, a classic starburst light fixture dangles above the table.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Don't miss the Art Deco lobby, with its 24-karat gold-leaf ceiling murals and famous starburst bas relief.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starburst
Noun
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Stellantis has decided the best way to turn around its fortunes is with more vehicles, including a new Dodge halo car.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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Historically, shoppers relied on design strategies — halos, clusters and chunkier settings — to create the illusion of size.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The owners’ curation of Danish and vintage furnishings (such as a sage-green Egg chair and walnut dining set) further celebrate the home’s bones, along with a framed photo of Aaron Slims’s Poolside Glamour and a sunburst metal work of art.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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The blue sunburst dial, with its familiar embossing, feels almost unchanged, which is the point.—
Stephen Watson,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both events promise unforgettable views of the sun's corona, plunging daytime into an eerie twilight.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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For a few minutes, the day will turn to twilight, the sun’s corona will appear, and one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles will unfold over a variety of spectacular landscapes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Starburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starburst. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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