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
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But his successful streak stalled out with a shocking hometown snub from BAFTA, and the British megastar was woefully robbed of his first Oscar nomination. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 The Department of Player Safety announced Edmonton Oilers megastar Connor McDavid will attend a hearing following Saturday's ejection for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Connor Garland. David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025 But the club’s other megastars can shield him from the spotlight. Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 Shortly after cutting ties with Baldoni, WME — which also represents Lively and her megastar husband Reynolds — released a statement insisting that the married stars didn’t pressure the agency to do drop him. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for megastar 

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 27 Jan. 2025.

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