Milky Way element (4)

I believe the answer is:

star

(Other definitions for star that I've seen before include "Celebrated performer" , "Point of light in the heavens" , "A heavenly body or film favourite" , "Astronomer - dreamer" , "Sign of a leading performer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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