In first place
Star and in first place are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Star" instead an adjective phrase "In first place".
Star
Star adjective - Of or relating to the stars.
In first place and star are semantically related. You can use "In first place" instead an adjective "Star".
Both terms in one sentence
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It's quite common for many players to have their triple star runs ended in-progress due to either: CPU item spam when you don't have any items or just Coins in first place.
Source: Video Game / Mario Kart 8 - No matter what kart the player is in or how long you've been in first place you get within sight of the finish line on the third lap and BAM: blue shell, red shell, star, and thunderbolt.
Source: Nintendo Hard / Racing Games
Cite this Source
Star and In first place. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_first_place/star
In first place & Star. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_first_place/star>.
Star or In first place. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_first_place/star.
