as in celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office
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Recent Examples of megastars
That group includes projects from megastars like AC/DC, Journey, Bob Marley, Fleetwood Mac, and even the Hamilton Broadway cast recording, which, like much of Moana, was also penned by the genius that is Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
To the casual observer, this public airing of grievances between megastars seemed as if two random artists from their Spotify playlist had inexplicably gotten into a tiff.
—Hazlitt, 30 May 2024
Both megastars see this collection as a symbol for future generations, exemplifying the merger of their realms and standing as a testament to collaborative greatness.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
See these modeling megastars' first time walking the runway for the lingerie brand's fashion show, ahead of their return to the runway after the show's six-year-hiatus .
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Several other American megastars have also recently set their eyes on performing in China.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
Those two megastars have their interests represented by Rick Yorn of business management firm LBI Entertainment as Hollywood evolves into a business where there are often overlapping responsibilities between agents and managers.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
To the casual observer, this public airing of grievances between megastars seemed as if two random artists from their Spotify playlist had inexplicably gotten into a tiff.
—Hazlitt, 30 May 2024
Both megastars see this collection as a symbol for future generations, exemplifying the merger of their realms and standing as a testament to collaborative greatness.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
See these modeling megastars' first time walking the runway for the lingerie brand's fashion show, ahead of their return to the runway after the show's six-year-hiatus .
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Several other American megastars have also recently set their eyes on performing in China.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
Those two megastars have their interests represented by Rick Yorn of business management firm LBI Entertainment as Hollywood evolves into a business where there are often overlapping responsibilities between agents and managers.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastars
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An ancient practice with an enduring buzz—thanks, in part, to celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow—dry brushing provides light exfoliation.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
23 Dec. 2024
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Influencers and celebrities flaunt luxurious lifestyles, achieved seemingly without the grind traditionally associated with career advancement.—
Nilesh Parmar,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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While the artwork paints a nostalgic portrait of the era, the true stars of the show are the machines that roared through history and put countless manufacturers, drivers, and race teams on the map.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Ju Ji-Hoon stars as Jung Won-Young, the enigmatic owner of the titular light shop, located at the end of a foreboding dark alley.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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Eisenhower’s skills include getting difficult personalities to work together, constant attention to logistics and organizational genius.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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The brand is led by a passionate team of pet lovers who recognize that dogs and cats are individuals with their own personalities, preferences and needs.—
FunnyFuzzy Contributor,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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From April 4- 6, 2025, pop superstars Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake will headline the 14th edition of the TecatePa’l Norte festival, a massive music celebration held annually in Monterrey.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Jan. 2025
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The track was included on a compilation featuring pop superstars all doing their best to join in on the holiday fun, titled Platinum Christmas.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Megastars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastars. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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