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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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Christopher Nolan's star-studded adaptation of "The Odyssey" has quickly become his latest box office success, capturing audiences and generating conversation around the world.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Edgecombe, forward Jaylen Brown and center Joel Embiid in a star-studded 76ers lineup.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The Washington funeral service for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham will likely be a star-studded affair at the National Cathedral on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

But it was still not enough to beat Sinner in an intense, high-quality encounter that gripped a star-studded Centre Court.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

He no longer had a star-studded snake tail, but his hair was the same inky shade of night, and it looked as if there were stars caught in his hair.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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