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
The superstar’s three Grammy wins for Cowboy Carter became the night’s biggest talking point, while on the style side, her custom Schiaparelli gown and Lorraine Schwartz pearl and diamond earrings figured prominently in social media and post-coverage.
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Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
In the photo, Weir stands next to the superstar and her sparkling red dress, smiling through his massive white beard and black bolo tie as if he time-traveled from an Old West saloon.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Jimmy Butler had his moments here (mostly in the playoffs), but was never the superstar of a stature to carry this team as its best player to an NBA title.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
India have the depth of talent in every department and even barely missed injured superstar Jasprit Bumrah, who for those who don’t know is soon to be anointed the GOAT quick.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
In the photo, Weir stands next to the superstar and her sparkling red dress, smiling through his massive white beard and black bolo tie as if he time-traveled from an Old West saloon.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Jimmy Butler had his moments here (mostly in the playoffs), but was never the superstar of a stature to carry this team as its best player to an NBA title.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
India have the depth of talent in every department and even barely missed injured superstar Jasprit Bumrah, who for those who don’t know is soon to be anointed the GOAT quick.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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This approach was not only intended for his stars, such as Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich and Juliette Lewis, but also his crew members and background artists.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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But senators grilled the celebrity doctor on his record.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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The event’s red carpet will take place on Monday and feature a bevy of music industry stars and celebrities in their best red carpet looks at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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Well wishes came from country singer Jessie James Decker, commentator Candace Owens and TV personality Jeannie Mai.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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This starts with hiring the right people, being sensitive to personalities, and proper consideration for diversity, skills, incentives, and experience.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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