Star
Star noun - A ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light.
Usage example: it's difficult to see the stars at night in the middle of the city because of all the streetlights
Variable star and star are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Variable star" instead a noun "Star".
Variable star
Variable star noun - A star that varies noticeably in brightness.
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Star and variable star are semantically related. You can use "Star" instead a noun phrase "Variable star".
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Variable star and Star. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/star/variable_star
Star & Variable star. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/star/variable_star>.
Variable star or Star. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/star/variable_star.
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