Explore Asterisk through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like star or character. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Asterisk meaning
- A small star; also (by extension), something resembling or shaped like a star.
- The star-shaped symbol *, which is used in printing and writing for various purposes, including to refer a reader to a note at the bottom of a page or in a margin, and to indicate the omission of letters or words; a star.
Using Asterisk
- The main meaning on this page is: A small star; also (by extension), something resembling or shaped like a star. | A small star; also (by extension), something resembling or shaped like a star. | The star-shaped symbol *, which is used in printing and writing for various purposes, including to refer a reader to a note at the bottom of a page or in a margin, and to indicate the omission of letters or words; a star.
- Useful related words include: star, character, grapheme, graphic symbol.
- In the example corpus, asterisk often appears in combinations such as: an asterisk, the asterisk, asterisk in.
Context around Asterisk
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 12 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Asterisk
- In this selection, "asterisk" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, create, slash, characters, next, forward and first stand out and add context to how "asterisk" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a big asterisk on the and a heavy asterisk first launched. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "asterisk" sits close to words such as abolitionist, accomplishing and airframe, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with asterisk
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Gambling will create asterisk after asterisk. (6 words)
Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. (7 words)
Place an asterisk next to this one, big time rigged. (10 words)
Other clubs aren't as concerned about an asterisk next to the 2020 Telstra Premiership winner, with one prominent figure reminding clubs there'll be an asterisk against the history of mankind when it comes to this calendar year. (39 words)
However, by the time I went to what was then a producer's network call — you have to sign a contract before you get the job and in my contract, I had to put an asterisk for studio teacher. (39 words)
A comment may appear anywhere in a program where a space is permitted and is preceded by the characters forward slash, asterisk and is terminated by the characters asterisk, forward slash (i.e. /* This is a comment. (37 words)
Example sentences (20)
Gambling will create asterisk after asterisk.
Other clubs aren't as concerned about an asterisk next to the 2020 Telstra Premiership winner, with one prominent figure reminding clubs there'll be an asterisk against the history of mankind when it comes to this calendar year.
A comment may appear anywhere in a program where a space is permitted and is preceded by the characters forward slash, asterisk and is terminated by the characters asterisk, forward slash (i.e. /* This is a comment.
The campaign, whose logo uses a heavy asterisk, first launched in 2008 under the name Don't Be An Asterisk.
Usually this takes the form of a message consisting solely of the corrected text, with an asterisk; etiquette varies on whether the asterisk should precede or follow such a correction.
At the outset of Season 1, Episode 3, "Asterisk," audiences learn that Emma has disappeared in the aftermath of the event, with Apollo not knowing where his wife went or how she is doing.
Bonds is reported as saying he will not allow himself to be inducted if the asterisk ball is put on display.
However, by the time I went to what was then a producer's network call — you have to sign a contract before you get the job and in my contract, I had to put an asterisk for studio teacher.
Nicole Franzel says there should be no asterisk on being the first two-time Big Brother winner.
Pete was very excited to host, even though he knew there was a big asterisk on the week, and there was a looming possibility it might not happen.
Place an asterisk next to this one, big time rigged.
Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration.
Rightly or wrongly, there had been an invisible asterisk placed against victories over Northampton and Wycombe, which had rankled with those inside the camp.
That last one deserves an asterisk, considering Skrepenak ended up serving a bit of prison time for a questionable business deal with someone who had benefited from a favorable vote or two from Commissioner Skrepenak.
Three firms, indicated by an asterisk, don’t build homes; they are responsible for removing asbestos and lead contamination.
As a tribute to her name, Talley marks the dot in her first name with an asterisk, according to Golf Monthly.
David Harbour hints the asterisk has a hidden meaning, to be revealed upon the film's release.
In the girls' championship, 15-year-old Asterisk Talley holds a two-shot lead at 2-under 70 after playing a near-perfect round.
It has been the season of the asterisk in the Premier League, where the PSR joined VAR in dominating social media debate and fuelling conspiracy theories.
Olmo has already missed two La Liga games this season and despite Barcelona winning both games so far, there is an asterisk to it due to the off-field uncertainty.
Common combinations with asterisk
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- an asterisk 56×
- the asterisk 15×
- asterisk in 7×
- asterisk next 6×
- asterisk indicates 6×
- asterisk to 5×
- asterisk and 4×
- asterisk on 4×
- asterisk as 4×
- asterisk is 4×