starlit
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of starlit
Example Sentences
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However, a bright light that illuminates Felix Gold’s site now sometimes pierces the otherwise starlit night sky.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025
This excitement includes sun-soaked days in Central Washington’s ultimate playground followed by unforgettable, starlit nights.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023
After attending a 10-day silent retreat on the suggestion of his mother, Gurung wanted to recreate the starlit nights he experienced there for his runway show.
From Reuters • Feb. 11, 2023
Black as a starlit sky because you’re only going to see the stars of the sky is black.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2019
The rooftops were black against the starlit sky.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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