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Idiom idiom

stars align


Events or circumstances combine fortuitously.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

The stars aligned and we finally got tickets to the show.

CONTEXTUAL

Everything went perfectly when the stars aligned for our project, allowing us to finish ahead of schedule.

COMPLEX

It felt as though the stars aligned, presenting a rare opportunity that allowed her to pursue her long-held ambition under ideal circumstances.


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  1. 01

    bar star

    A woman who frequents bars or lounges, usually late at night.

  2. 02

    hitch one's wagon to a star

    To commit to an aspirational goal or course of action that will lead to fulfillment.

  3. 03

    lucky star

    Something that appears to give a person luck

  4. 04

    reach for the stars

    To have high hopes; to be ambitious.

  5. 05

    see stars

    To experience apparent flashing lights in one's field of vision, especially after receiving a blow to the head.

  6. 06

    star turn

    An acting performance which causes the performer to become renowned.

  7. 07

    star vehicle

    A movie, play, TV series, or other production that enhances an actor's career.

  8. 08

    stars are aligned

    Present conditions are favorable; future prospects are good.

Last updated August 10, 2026