1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in excellent
of the very best kind
this miniature palm tree is a stellar example of the art of bonsai
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stellar
Beyond Earth, the findings could also guide studies of other stars, since stellar magnetism plays a key role in shaping planetary systems and even in determining whether planets might support life.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Ahmad Hardy continued his stellar start to the season, erupting for a single-game career-best 250 yards and three touchdowns on just 22 carries.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
Here's a look at the image the Webb telescope snapped, as well as what to know about the stellar jet.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The House of Juju also has stellar sights, with eats like a delectable red snapper sandwich on offer.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stellar
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Ahmad Hardy continued his stellar start to the season, erupting for a single-game career-best 250 yards and three touchdowns on just 22 carries.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
Here's a look at the image the Webb telescope snapped, as well as what to know about the stellar jet.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The House of Juju also has stellar sights, with eats like a delectable red snapper sandwich on offer.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stellar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stellar
Adjective
-
Little red dots are one of the most curious celestial objects viewed thus far by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
-
According to Einstein’s theory of gravity, known as general relativity, massive, dense celestial objects bend space and time.—
Chad Hanna,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Harry Dean Stanton is excellent.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
-
Moisture recovery ranged from good to excellent, with morning relative humidity levels between 55% and 88%.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
But the arrival of interstellar objects into a massive star's disk might speed up the process.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
-
Since then, the mission has continued its speedy departure from the Solar System and could become the third spacecraft to return data from interstellar space.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
As always, the iPhone takes terrific photos.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
-
Now the Phils are desperate to keep the affable and articulate Ohio native, who has cultivated a reputation as a clubhouse leader and terrific teammate.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Her older sister and co-star Kourtney Kardashian was also in Paris during the 2016 trip.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
-
The dramedy, from Danish director Anders Thomas Jensen, reteams Mikkelsen with his Riders of Justice co-star Nikolaj Lie Kaas in a wild tale about trauma, identity and the Beatles.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
The film, which largely unfolds on Christmas Eve, has a wonderful sense of the dying light of a late December day, the transition from a shade of damp gray to the inky black of night, and, even better, an actual sense of a particular American place.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
-
This all sounds wonderful, but for me, oil control surpasses everything.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Late ‘80s delves into electronic minimalism, dreamy club, and experimental guitar, all seven songs imbued with the dull glow of starry skies.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
-
One Battle After Another features a starry supporting cast including Regina Hall, Benicio del Toro and Teyana Taylor — and the film already holds a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
The grind will continue for Campbell as he will be matched up against what was expected to be a superb Pittsburgh Steelers defense.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
-
The superb first nonfiction feature from Argentinian director Lucrecia Martel focuses on the killing of an Indigenous community leader by white landowners in northwest Argentina.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Stellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stellar. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share