The moon winked at the stars.
Meaning: The moon was shining brightly in the sky, and it looked like it was winking at the stars.
Choice of Words: Winked is a verb that means to close and open one eye quickly as a signal or greeting. Moon is the natural satellite of the earth. Stars are celestial bodies that emit light. The sentence compares the moon's appearance to a wink.
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