Cosmic Terminology

adjective resembling or characteristic of a star

• The astronomer observed a starlike object in the night sky.
• I saw a starlike shape in the sky last night.
• That glittery dress makes you look totally starlike!
• Her kindness shone through her actions, making her seem almost starlike in her generosity.

noun a theoretical boundary around a black hole beyond which no light or other radiation can escape

• The event horizon is the boundary surrounding a black hole beyond which nothing can escape.
• Once you cross the event horizon of a black hole, there's no turning back.
• Dude, if you get too close to the event horizon, you're toast.
• She felt like she was reaching the event horizon of her stress levels, unable to handle any more pressure.