star-studded
Americanadjective
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lighted by or full of stars; bright.
a star-studded night.
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exhibiting or characterized by the presence of many preeminent performers.
a star-studded Hollywood party.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of star-studded
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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In an unforeseen career turn, Mattingly finds himself serving as the interim manager of the star-studded Philadelphia Phillies, tasked with rescuing a potentially disastrous season.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
It was a star-studded affair, featuring blockbuster performances from megastars like Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, John Legend, and the Roots.
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026
All living US ex-presidents -- with the notable absence of current White House occupant Donald Trump -- joined a star-studded lineup Thursday for the opening of Barack Obama's presidential center in Chicago.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
The cinematic commercial got tongues wagging online last week and capped a crazy run of lengthy, star-studded videos dropping ahead of the Fifa Men's World Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
They listed off the names as if they were talking about the star-studded cast of a movie spectacular, and they frankly didn’t see how Permian could miss a trip to State this season.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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