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They're seen as a striking effect (5)

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stars

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(Other definitions for stars that I've seen before include "Leading actors" , "Leading performers (with stripes?)" , "Heavenly bodies" , "Celebs - constellation" , "plays a leading role" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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