megastar

noun

mega·​star ˈme-gə-ˌstär How to pronounce megastar (audio)
megastardom noun

Examples of megastar in a Sentence

even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office
Recent Examples on the Web In one moment, megastar Jon Rahm was defending the traditions and history of the Tour. Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024 The pop megastars’ early breakthrough is retold in ABBA: Against the Odds, streaming in the U.S. on the CW Network. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 May 2024 Many agents who work with megastars say the key to their success is furiously safeguarding their clients’ privacy and stepping beyond the traditional role of salesperson to become more of a confidante. Debra Kamin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024 Country megastar Luke Bryan heads back to the farm for the 15th time this September. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2024 Rounding out the initial offerings are the Purple Rain house that Prince himself purchased in Minneapolis with the chance to listen to some rare tracks the megastar recorded, and a night at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy, in a bed surrounded by eight Formula 1 cars. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024 Patti Smith is showing some gratitude to Taylor Swift for her mention in the megastar's new album The Tortured Poets Department. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024 In addition to being excited about using Swift songs in new videos, Macrae is grateful for the pop megastar’s music to be potentially unmuted for her past videos on TikTok. Reece Rogers, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024 The black-and-white clip also matches the muted theme of the megastar’s 11th studio album, set to release April 19. Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of megastar was in 1969

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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megastar. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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