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as in celestial
of or relating to the stars
humankind's dream of stellar navigation is hampered by the vast distances between the stars, even in our own galaxy
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
this miniature palm tree is a stellar example of the art of bonsai
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Recent Examples of stellar
Black Friday 2024 delivered some stellar sales from big box retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Wayfair and too many more.
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Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Available in four shades, two width options, and carried up to a size 16, these comfy slippers make a stellar holiday gift.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
Vito's Best in Show win at the 2024 National Dog Show caps off a stellar few years for the Pug and his handler, Michael Scott.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
His comments follow a stellar rise in U.S. stock prices this year, with the S & P 500 up 26% so far.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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Rays of golden light beam down from a winged celestial being to pierce the humble saint’s hands, feet and side, echoing the mortal wounds suffered during Christ’s crucifixion.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Totality: The total solar eclipse captivated viewers along its path, drawing attention to this celestial term.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The 27 Best Christmas Ornaments of 2024 to Bring New Life to Your Tree 05 of 07 For a Tidy Tree: Scotch Pine Its conical shape, piney scent, and excellent needle retention make Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris) a popular cut tree for the holidays.Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Bengals’ 4-7 record has come despite an excellent season from quarterback Joe Burrow who is having arguably his best year in the NFL so far.Ben Morse, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Ever since, the spacecraft has been zipping into the abyss of space, and on August 25, 2012, Voyager 1 became the first spacecraft to enter interstellar space, crossing the heliopause, which is the boundary where the sun's influence ends.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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To date, scientists have detected more than 200 kinds (opens a new tab) of organic molecules in interstellar space.Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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Near the end of the run, Fiske made a terrific move to fake out a would-be tackler.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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And Love’s terrific play, of late, should give the Packers tremendous optimism heading into their enormous game at Detroit Thursday.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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American Pickers star Mike Wolfe has reminisced about his time spent with late former co-star Frank Fritz, just over a month after his death.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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She is expected to be a star witness at the trial of Jaynes and Meany.Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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What a wonderful way for your skin to start the new year!Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Open up this set's gift box (which works as wonderful storage) to reveal a dozen of the brand's best-selling scents.Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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The starry line-up – which will also feature Alfonso Cuarón and Ava DuVernay among others later on in the festival – is the work of the festival’s long-time director Melita Toscan du Plantier, who takes pride in the fact that the event does not pay its A-list guests to attend.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
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Extreme Diver Boutique Edition Following the release of its new line of diver’s watches – the DEFY Extreme Diver – earlier this year at Watches and Wonders, Zenith is back with a second version with a silvery-white dial featuring a starry sky pattern.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024
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Movies Review: Anticipating loss, sisters rub against old frictions in superb ‘His Three Daughters’ Sept. 6, 2024 These three different sisters are gathering for the same reason: Their father is going to pass.Azazel Jacobs, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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The violin solo with which the piece began danced nimbly between low and high notes, an example of superb playing with a complex rhythm that wound its way through tight tonal intervals.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Stellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stellar. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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