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
The statue, depicting the two megastars in an iconic pose from the beloved Yash Raj Films 1995 romantic comedy – which follows two non-resident Indians and their romance across Europe and India – will mark the beginning of the film’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Others arrive for business conferences and live events, from the annual Formula One night race to concerts by megastars like Taylor Swift and Coldplay.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Barrera — who has written and produced for megastars including Shakira and Maluma — has a distinctive sensibility that has no doubt helped Grupo Frontera’s sound evolve over the years.
—Paula Mejía, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
The night was a big enough event that there were megastars of many eras wherever the cameras turned onto the studio audience.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
Despite the fact that these megastars are, on the surface, unpaid volunteers, the gig usually yields a massive windfall thanks to the enormous audience that tunes in for the big game.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 9 Feb. 2025
The two megastars are competing for album, record and song of the year.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
At the upper end of the spectrum are movies featuring megastars who have global appeal.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
But the club’s other megastars can shield him from the spotlight.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Others arrive for business conferences and live events, from the annual Formula One night race to concerts by megastars like Taylor Swift and Coldplay.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Barrera — who has written and produced for megastars including Shakira and Maluma — has a distinctive sensibility that has no doubt helped Grupo Frontera’s sound evolve over the years.
—Paula Mejía, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
The night was a big enough event that there were megastars of many eras wherever the cameras turned onto the studio audience.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
Despite the fact that these megastars are, on the surface, unpaid volunteers, the gig usually yields a massive windfall thanks to the enormous audience that tunes in for the big game.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 9 Feb. 2025
The two megastars are competing for album, record and song of the year.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
At the upper end of the spectrum are movies featuring megastars who have global appeal.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
But the club’s other megastars can shield him from the spotlight.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastars
Noun
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The backlash against religious celebrities shows that celebrity authenticity and cultural tolerance has limits – and hypocrisy.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, more celebrities were showcased in the crowd than seemingly any other AEW PPV before.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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This colossal collision of plotlines and personalities, of wild opposites and weird outcomes?—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This creates a powerful, fast-moving culture, but one that’s often undocumented, inconsistent, and overly reliant on personalities.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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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 22 Apr. 2025.
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