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Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.

A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.

A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points.

An actor in a leading role.

Example: Many Hollywood stars attended the launch party.

To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.

To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.

To mark with a star or asterisk.

To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.