Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stars-align

idiom
/stɑrs əˈlaɪn/
Definition
A phrase indicating that certain events or circumstances are coming together perfectly or are well-suited for a particular outcome.
Examples
  • When I got the job offer on my birthday, I felt like the stars were aligning for me.
  • It seems like the stars have aligned for this project; we have the right team and resources.
  • She finally found her passion after years of searching; it’s as if the stars aligned at last.
Meaning
When the stars align, it means that everything is in the right place for something to happen, often implying a sense of favorable fate or destiny.
Synonyms
  • everything falls into place
  • pieces of the puzzle come together
  • fate smiles