stars
Definition
Celestial bodies appearing as bright points of light in the night sky, typically gaseous spheres undergoing nuclear fusion.
Famous or celebrated individuals, especially in entertainment or sports, often referred to as 'Hollywood stars' or 'rock stars'.
Star-shaped symbols (★) used to denote quality ratings, excellence, or emphasis, as in 'five-star service'.
Points of light or sparkles, metaphorically used to describe something outstanding or dazzling, like 'stars in one's eyes' indicating wonder or infatuation.
Examples
The stars aligned when I found a parking spot right in front of the sold-out concert.
She wished upon the stars for a promotion, only to wake up as the office coffee fetcher.
That hotel earned five stars for its beds, but zero for the lobby spider convention.
With stars in his eyes, he proposed during a meteor shower—romantic, until the rain started.