as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a basketball superstar
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Recent Examples of superstar
But it’s also come hand-in-hand with fame off the field, courtesy of his lucrative podcast, acting jobs, endorsements and his relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift.
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Ben Church, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
Hell hath no fury like a Mavericks fan after superstar Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
The superstar capped off her Christmas Day NFL halftime performance by teasing a big announcement, set to arrive on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
But the superstar has yet to win album of the year.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
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Ben Church, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
Hell hath no fury like a Mavericks fan after superstar Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
The superstar capped off her Christmas Day NFL halftime performance by teasing a big announcement, set to arrive on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
But the superstar has yet to win album of the year.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
Noun
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Michelle Monaghan is actress Jaclyn Lemon: The TV star is famous enough to be recognized by other guests (and paid for her childhood friends' vacations).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher may be going through a $75 million divorce, but the Borat star only had good things to say about his ex in her new post.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But the song’s impact was so immediate and undeniable, based on its more than one billion streams and consistent chart placement, that even the Grammys, music outlets and celebrities who have previously been friendly with Drake celebrated it.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Other celebrities seen inside the Superdome ahead of kickoff include Kevin Costner, Pete Davidson, Miles Teller, soccer star Lionel Messi and Druski.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Feb. 2025
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My personality is colorful enough without tartans; let the suit merely contain it.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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With his low-key personality, Coetzee has needed a little prodding along the way, according to Andrean coach Aaron Austin.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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