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stellar

stellar is a synonym of outstanding

adjective [ stel-er ]

stellar is another word for outstanding

Stellar describes something that is particularly good (a stellar performance in the movie; a stellar review of the local nursery).

Outstanding describes something that is exceptionally good, to the point where it stands out in comparison to similar things (an outstanding debut novel).

⭐ These words both refer to things that are noteworthy due to how good, unusual, or special they are (It was a stellar discovery).

Stellar means “like a star,” which can also be used figuratively to describe things that are prominent or stand out (My performance at the race was stellar! I was in the top ten!).

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handle

handle is a synonym of moniker

noun [ han-dl ]

handle is another word for moniker

✅ A moniker is a person’s name, particularly a nickname (They released the book under a new moniker).

✅ A handle is an alias, nickname, or username (I list all my social media handles on my website).

✅ Both of these terms refer to the name a person is known by, which may or may not be a given name.

Handle is particularly used to suggest aliases, including a code name you might be known by (The spy’s handle was too well known).

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function

function is a synonym of party

noun [ fuhngk-shuhn ]

function is another word for party

✅ A party is a social gathering that usually has a celebratory, fun, or enjoyable tone and often involves food (I’m throwing a party for my birthday).

✅ A function is a social gathering usually held to commemorate a certain occasion or event (I attended a function at the country club).

Party and function both refer to social gatherings with food, refreshments, and entertainment, but function suggests a more formal atmosphere than party.

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