starlike

adjective

Definition of starlikenext
as in astronomical

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starlike
  1. astronomical
  2. celestial
  3. interstellar
Adjective
  • But after years of astronomical growth, Tesla has been on a downward slide.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Many theories exist as to the original purpose of Stonehenge, including a burial site, astronomical observatory, religious or worship site, some sort of gesture or symbol, or a place of ritual or healing.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of astronomical
Adjective
  • Rubin, set against a backdrop of celestial objects, gazes to the sky.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
  • These celestial objects orbit the sun between Jupiter and Neptune and have the characteristics of both asteroids and comets.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of celestial
Adjective
  • The inventory of small organic molecules that Rosetta detected so far in comet 67P mostly lines up with what scientists would expect of material inherited from molecular clouds in interstellar space.
    Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The X-rays from Chandra (in red) show young, massive stars illuminating the wreath and sending high-energy light into interstellar space.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of interstellar
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