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shining
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adjective
marked by exceptional merit
had shining virtues and few faults
a shining example
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noun
(= polishing)
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
the shining of shoes provided a meager living
every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing
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adjective
(= bright, burnished, lustrous, shiny)
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
bright silver candlesticks
a burnished brass knocker
she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves
rows of shining glasses
shiny black patents
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adjective
(= glistening, glossy, lustrous, shiny)
reflecting light
glistening bodies of swimmers
the horse's glossy coat
lustrous auburn hair
saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet
shining white enamel
star
Noun
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A star is a bright thing in the sky at night.
Stars seem little, but they are big and far away.
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A star is a picture of a shape with five or six sharp ends.
My teacher put a gold star on my test.
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A star is a celebrity.
Brad Pitt is a popular star.
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A star is an actor who has the lead role in a movie, television show, or play.
John Wayne is the star of many western movies.
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A star is an asterisk (*).
A star next to your name on the guest list means you will receive an award.
star
Verb
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If you star in something, you are on of the main performers, usually in an entertainment program.
Brad Pitt will star in another movie next year.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie starred in "Mr. and Mrs. Smith".
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If you star something, you mark it with a star or asterisk.
I starred question one because I got it correct.