Coveted Michelin designation (4)

I believe the answer is:

star

(Other definitions for star that I've seen before include "huge body of gas?" , "Heavenly apparition" , "Sirius, eg" , "Celebrated performer" , "Brilliant person" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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