red star
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of red star
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Swift was wearing a white jacket with red Chiefs trim, and featuring a large red star.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024
A bright red star with gold-colored hammer and sickle adorns the pyramid’s peak.
From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2023
A Soviet red star still clings to the top of one of the oldest towers at the Toretsk mine, which first began producing coal in the 1930s, and was badly damaged during World War Two.
From BBC • May 22, 2022
Earlier this week, the furry red star of “Sesame Street” began trending on social media after an old clip of Elmo absolutely losing his mind over his friend Zoe’s pet rock, Rocco, resurfaced.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2022
When we pass Courtney’s house, I half expect to see a red star spray-painted on the front door.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
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