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star-studded

American  
[stahr-stuhd-id] / ˈstɑrˌstʌd ɪd /

adjective

  1. lighted by or full of stars; bright.

    a star-studded night.

  2. exhibiting or characterized by the presence of many preeminent performers.

    a star-studded Hollywood party.


star-studded British  

adjective

  1. featuring a large proportion of well-known actors or other performers

    a star-studded cast

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of star-studded

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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Wearing a show-stopping black suit with golden flowers, Henry rushed to the stage as the star-studded crowd leapt to its feet to deliver a rousing standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The podcast has expanded from a slapdash recording in their producer’s apartment into a slickly produced iHeartMedia show with a star-studded annual TV special.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The star-studded send-off included in-studio appearances from recording artists such as Juanes and Luis Fonsi, as well as former Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

When Flick arrived at the club in May 2024, Real had won the Champions League and La Liga and just added Kylian Mbappe to an already star-studded squad.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Simon said softly, and they both gazed out at the star-studded sky.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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