starlit
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of starlit
Example Sentences
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However, a bright light that illuminates Felix Gold’s site now sometimes pierces the otherwise starlit night sky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2025
After attending a 10-day silent retreat on the suggestion of his mother, Gurung wanted to recreate the starlit nights he experienced there for his runway show.
From Reuters ● Feb. 11, 2023
Here the characters’ world changes around them, as video projections envelop the stage in constantly shifting locations — from stormy seas to starlit skies and beautiful forest vistas.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 17, 2022
Black as a starlit sky because you’re only going to see the stars of the sky is black.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2019
I think about the note I found on Balekin’s desk, the one in Dain’s hand, a sonnet to a lady with sunrise hair and starlit eyes.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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