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starburst

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as in halo

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Recent Examples of starburst The 20-piece set includes four plates, four bowls, and four containers with matching lids that feature the brand’s signature starburst design and instant seal to lock in freshness. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 The structured dress featured a dramatic asymmetrical Art Deco-esque geometric starburst of sequins that fanned out from the waist. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 24 May 2026 Touches of Midcentury Modern kitsch, especially a starburst clock on the restaurant’s roadside sign, marks its place along Route 66. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 These starburst regions are characterized by exceptionally high rates of star formation, making M77 a dynamic and evolving galaxy. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for starburst

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In a move that surprised the queen, Diana chose the largest stone presented, a 12-carat oval blue Ceylon sapphire surrounded by a halo of diamonds.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Why Coconut Oil Can Raise 'Bad' Cholesterol Despite its health halo, coconut oil can raise LDL cholesterol levels.

— Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 July 2026

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During totality, daylight fades into twilight, temperatures drop, bright planets appear, and the sun’s delicate outer atmosphere — the corona — becomes visible to the naked eye.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
What scientists can learn from eclipses Solar eclipses present scientists with unique opportunities to study the sun and its corona, or outer atmosphere, and invite the public to participate as citizen scientists.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 June 2026

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