stellar
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the stars; consisting of stars.
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like a star, as in brilliance, shape, etc.
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pertaining to a preeminent performer, athlete, etc.
adjective
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of, relating to, involving, or resembling a star or stars
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of or relating to star entertainers
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informal outstanding or immense
companies are registering stellar profits
Other Word Forms
- nonstellar adjective
- transstellar adjective
Etymology
Origin of stellar
First recorded in 1650–60; from Late Latin stellāris, from stell(a) “star” ( star ) + -āris -ar 1
Example Sentences
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The stellar performance is a reversal for the dollar, which had been down 0.7% for the year before the start of the Iran war.
From Barron's
The stellar performance is a reversal for the dollar, which had been down 0.7% for the year before the start of the Iran war.
From Barron's
Since reporting stellar earnings last week, Micron Technology stock has declined 17% over five trading days.
From Barron's
That means astronomers could use them to better understand how stellar particles influence planetary environments.
From Science Daily
His ability to craft character is also stellar, suggesting he’d be well advised to work in TV, where such skills are much in demand.
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