Synonyms

Star of David

American

noun

a hexagram used as a symbol of Judaism.

Star of David British

noun

Also called: Magen David. an emblem symbolizing Judaism and consisting of a six-pointed star formed by superimposing one inverted equilateral triangle upon another of equal size

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Star of David

"I have no clue if it's something that I should be verbal about or completely hide," he said, wearing a Star of David necklace.

From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026

"And now, I don't want to wear my Star of David."

From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025

Two women buzzed by, one, wearing a Star of David necklace, saying, “I was helping you out with my social media for free because my life depended on it!”

From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2025

“When I was teaching, I had never worn a Jewish Star of David necklace before. I do every day now,” David said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2024

That year, the Nazis forced Jews to wear the yellow Star of David.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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