Luminary and Nova

Luminary

Luminary noun - A ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light.
Usage example: awed by the vast number of luminaries in the night sky
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Synonyms for Luminary

Nova and luminary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nova" instead a noun "Luminary".

Nova

Nova noun - A star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and become more luminous in the process.
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Synonyms for Nova

Luminary and nova are semantically related. You can use "Luminary" instead a noun "Nova".

Nearby Word: novation
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