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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
And all that richness, plus stellar steak and seafood offerings and an artful interior, landed Prime & Providence on the 2026 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list.
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Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
The stellar remnant will contract to form a white dwarf, and while the planetary nebula will fade after perhaps 20,000 years, the white dwarf will continue to shine for many trillions of years before fading out.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Yet, audiophiles will be even more delighted to learn that the building also now sounds absolutely stellar.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Jason Washington was stellar for Timberview, leading all scorers with 17 points which included hitting 11 of 12 free throws.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
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Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
The stellar remnant will contract to form a white dwarf, and while the planetary nebula will fade after perhaps 20,000 years, the white dwarf will continue to shine for many trillions of years before fading out.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Yet, audiophiles will be even more delighted to learn that the building also now sounds absolutely stellar.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Jason Washington was stellar for Timberview, leading all scorers with 17 points which included hitting 11 of 12 free throws.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stellar
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Earth's moon is 400 times smaller than the sun, which happens to be, on average, 400 times farther from our planet than its natural satellite — a wondrous cosmic coincidence that causes both celestial objects to appear the same size in our sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Called an asterism, which is a prominent group of stars that form a noticeable pattern, the celestial arrangement is a wintertime phenomenon in the Northern Hemisphere.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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The journey to decode the universe's recipe for planet formation is long, but every interstellar visitor brings us closer.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Aided by the survey, York also pursued his own research questions, including unidentified diffuse interstellar bands and cataloguing the spectra, or brightness at different wavelengths, of quasi-stellar objects to study the three-dimensional distribution of intergalactic gas.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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In fact, Super Bowls are terrific opportunities to break out the slow cooker.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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Adventures on both land and sea make Belize a popular destination, and its beaches and resorts are terrific for visitors who simply want to relax and enjoy the tropical climate.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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In addition to Mizuhara, the film will also co-star Milly Alcock (Supergirl), Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead) and Show Kasamatsu (Tokyo Vice).—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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Images of Robbie in looks from archival John Galliano to custom Dilara Findikoglu, often gazing up at co-star Jacob Elordi, himself in custom Bottega Veneta, have been crowding our social feeds for weeks, well ahead of the film’s February 13 release.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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There’s a tension, too, between the observant realism of Layton’s style and the derivativeness of the plotting, though the three leads, all superb, smooth it over with considerable skill.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some offer sweeping waterfront views, others cozy corners made for lingering conversations, but all pair superb food with intimate ambiance.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The sky is never clearer than on a cold, starry midwinter night.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Coyne remembers thinking shortly after Rodrigo’s appearance opened the starry floodgates.—
Chris Richards,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Playing a thinly disguised version of himself, Reynolds is, as Schneeberger and Neibaur point out, funny, exasperating, and moving, and Rifkin’s impeccable tailoring of the role to fit his star gives Reynolds a wonderful summation with which to end his career.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to the wonderful world of better coffee.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Stellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stellar. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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