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noun

• (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

• any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night

• an actor who plays a principal role

• a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem

• a performer who receives prominent billing

• a star-shaped character * used in printing

• the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub

adjective satellite

• indicating the most important performer or role

verb

• feature as the star

• be the star in a performance

• mark with an asterisk

25%5 Stepping into the limelight
noun

• the act of beginning something new

• the presentation of a debutante in society

verb

• present for the first time to the public

• appear for the first time in public

• make one's debut

25%8 Under the limelight
adjective satellite

• made a feature or highlight; given prominence

• having facial features as specified; usually used in combination

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New York Times28 Jul 1979 Down 51
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