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starlike

American  
[stahr-lahyk] / ˈstɑrˌlaɪk /

adjective

  1. of the shape of or like a star.

  2. shining like a star.

  3. Mathematics. Also (of a set with respect to a point) having the property that the line segment connecting a given point and any other point in a region lies completely within the region.


Etymology

Origin of starlike

First recorded in 1585–95; star + -like

Example Sentences

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In addition to glossy, sometimes multicolored leaves, hoyas produce waxy starlike blooms.

From Seattle Times Nov. 25, 2023

The points seemed to twinkle as the starlike image slowly enlarged.

From New York Times Mar. 17, 2022

The researchers recorded Ćwiek saying the two words aloud, and asked participants to choose whether a pointy, starlike shape or a blobby, cloudlike shape best matched each recording.

From Science Magazine Nov. 14, 2021

Also by Lozner is the quietly haunting “Night House,” a frame structure adorned with starlike white spatters and featuring a sort of infinity pool made of blue glass.

From Washington Post Mar. 9, 2021

The skin of his face turned yellowish, with brilliant starlike red speckles.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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