starlit
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of starlit
Example Sentences
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Pass under the starlit ceiling of an ancient cave and contemplate the genetic connection between a horned tauntaun and a prehistoric bison painted a long, long time ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
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
This excitement includes sun-soaked days in Central Washington’s ultimate playground followed by unforgettable, starlit nights.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
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
I stayed awake, hands crossed on my chest, staring into the starlit night through the broken window, and thinking that maybe what people said about Afghanistan was true.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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