star-spangled
Americanadjective
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spangled with stars.
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Informal. made up of or attended by celebrities, distinguished or illustrious persons, etc..
a star-spangled reception.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of star-spangled
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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Then he led the demonstrators in “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
From Los Angeles Times
Instead of the Star-Spangled Banner, the crowd was treated to the national anthem of Kazakhstan.
On 2004’s Vote For Change tour, Springsteen’s headlining slot began with a ferocious and proud instrumental version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” on 12-string guitar, followed immediately by a swan dive into a similarly rousing acoustic “Born In The USA.”
From Salon
In her star-spangled blue-and-white skinsuit she charged out of the start, tore past the first three gates then leaned hard for the most aggressive line into a sweeping right-hand corner.
Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth will also take the stage ahead of kickoff to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
From Los Angeles Times
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