Star quality

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aura

'star quality' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for aura that I've seen before include "Distinctive quality around a person or place" , "Nimbus" , "Air, distinctive character" , "distinctive impression" , "Intangible essence emanating from a person" .)

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

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