star system
Americannoun
noun
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astronomy a group of celestial bodies that are associated as a result of natural laws
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the practice of casting one or two famous actors or actresses in a film, play, etc, so that their popularity ensures its success
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a design for laying cables for cable television in which each house is fed by an individual cable from a local central distribution point
Etymology
Origin of star system
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Scientists believe that S301 was once part of a binary star system that was torn apart by the almighty pull of the black hole.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Tuchel's strict refusal to operate a star system, as well as the emergence of Aston Villa's outstanding Rogers, has made Bellingham's place the subject of intense debate, a notion unthinkable after Euro 2024.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Together, these visitors show that the ingredients that build comets, especially volatile ices, can vary widely from one star system to another.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 11, 2026
And all those amazing Brazilian actors, most of them are not in the Brazilian star system of telenovelas.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2026
I didn't say anything to Sandy, but in my opinion, the star system sounds dreadful.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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