noun
A Gold Star family is a family who has lost a loved one in military service.
adjective
Gold Star is used to describe the honor given to families of fallen military members.
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The President met with a Gold Star family to express his condolences for their loss.
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I heard that the Gold Star family down the street is having a barbecue this weekend.
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The Gold Star family is always the life of the party.
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She felt like a Gold Star family member after receiving recognition for her hard work.