1. a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure
Usage: astronomy
2. a group or collection of related or similar people or things
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The Big Dipper is part of the constellation Ursa Major.
• Ancient sailors used constellations to navigate across the oceans.
• Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky.
• The constellation of Cassiopeia looks like the letter W.
• A constellation of talented actors appeared in the film.
• The museum displayed a constellation of rare artifacts.
• She assembled a constellation of experts to advise her on the project.