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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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 British-Australian actor, who joined the star-studded cast for this series, tells BBC Newsbeat he understands where fans are coming from as a fan himself.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The podcast has expanded from a slapdash recording in their producer’s apartment into a slickly produced iHeartMedia show with a star-studded annual TV special.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
At the moment he fell still, the vault of heaven, star-studded, profound, was pierced as if by a spear.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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