as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a basketball superstar
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Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis summarily banned the players permanently, restoring honesty to the game and saving baseball, along with the help of superstar Babe Ruth’s popularity.
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Cory Franklin, Twin Cities, 1 June 2025
With the southpaw misplacing a sinker up in the zone on his first pitch of the game, the Japanese superstar smoked the ball over the center field wall for his 21st home run of the season.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
Factor in the current state of the Sox, and the milquetoast and malaise of their last several seasons, and the need for a young superstar savior is sky-high.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
On Wednesday, May 28, the global superstar, whose real name is Benito Martínez Ocasio, shared a cryptic message on Instagram Stories, which many took as a response to a growing controversy about the coquí, Puerto Rico’s iconic little frog with the big voice.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Cory Franklin, Twin Cities, 1 June 2025
With the southpaw misplacing a sinker up in the zone on his first pitch of the game, the Japanese superstar smoked the ball over the center field wall for his 21st home run of the season.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
Factor in the current state of the Sox, and the milquetoast and malaise of their last several seasons, and the need for a young superstar savior is sky-high.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
On Wednesday, May 28, the global superstar, whose real name is Benito Martínez Ocasio, shared a cryptic message on Instagram Stories, which many took as a response to a growing controversy about the coquí, Puerto Rico’s iconic little frog with the big voice.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
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Here's what stars, constellations are the best to spot in May Stargazing this May?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Outside of Kelce’s training, the stars have both been enjoying some downtime as of late, a source recently told PEOPLE.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Both casinos will offer new Italian restaurants in partnership with Giada De Laurentiis, and food halls featuring the first suburban locations for Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream, as well as Lucky Goat, a new burger restaurant by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The burger topping is prompting reaction from some celebrity chefs, including Andrew Zimmern, who recently shared his opinions with TMZ about Diddy's unusual preference.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Location: De Beauvoir Town Hackney Warehouse Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Position yourself in the heart of Hackney (between London Fields and Victoria Park) at this stylish apartment that’s full of personality and natural light.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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