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 Milky Way itself contains a stellar bar at its center.
From Science Daily
Stocks overall look like they’ll end the week on a sour note, though, a day after Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, sank following what seemed like stellar results.
Meanwhile, semiconductor stocks have rallied, but they are giving back a bit of the gain Thursday, even after Nvidia’s stellar guidance, indicating that chip stocks have already priced in much of their expected growth.
From Barron's
Massive tax refunds would have to show up, along with tariff dividends, some timely tax cuts, and truly stellar jobs reports, according to Burden.
From Salon
I Swear won three awards in total, with casting director Lauren Evans adding to its tally by winning best casting, describing the performance from Aramayo as "stellar."
From BBC
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