starrier; starriest
1
a
: adorned with stars
especially
: star-studded
b
: of, relating to, or consisting of stars : stellar
c
: shining like stars : sparkling
d
: having parts arranged like the rays of a star : stellate
2
: as high as or seemingly as high as the stars
starry speculations
3
Examples of starry in a Sentence
the starry light of the firmament on a clear night
had the starry idea the Western military forces would waltz in there and put an end to rivalries that have been raging for hundreds of years
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Craig Melvin will step into her role as Savannah Guthrie's permanent co-anchor, while Jenna Bush Hager will rotate through a starry list of guest co-hosts, including Scarlett Johansson, Keke Palmer and Taraji P. Henson.
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Brendan Le, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
With features ranging from Babyface to Ty Dolla $ign and Anitta, Fat Joe holds his own alongside his starry guest appearances.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 7 Jan. 2025
Inset diamonds decorate the dial and case, forming a starry pattern worthy of the Milky Way.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
If people didn’t seem engaged by their stars entering the political arena, the political arena entering a starry party might seem still more counterproductive.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Brendan Le, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
With features ranging from Babyface to Ty Dolla $ign and Anitta, Fat Joe holds his own alongside his starry guest appearances.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 7 Jan. 2025
Inset diamonds decorate the dial and case, forming a starry pattern worthy of the Milky Way.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
If people didn’t seem engaged by their stars entering the political arena, the political arena entering a starry party might seem still more counterproductive.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for starry
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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