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 Heat get superstar and two-time NBA MVP Giannis and sixth-man big Bobby Portis.
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Greg Cote
june 23,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The more Bedard develops into a superstar, the more his number will rise.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The superstar teased as much during an interview on Good Morning America with Diane Sawyer, who said that seeing the two artists perform the song would be a dream.
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Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Bilas said the top of the draft has superstar potential.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Greg Cote
june 23,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The more Bedard develops into a superstar, the more his number will rise.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The superstar teased as much during an interview on Good Morning America with Diane Sawyer, who said that seeing the two artists perform the song would be a dream.
—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Bilas said the top of the draft has superstar potential.
—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
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The federation has been successful in luring top names like Hakimi, 2026 UEFA Champions League winner with Paris Saint-Germain, but not with others like Spanish star Laime Yamal, who chose to represent the country of his birth.
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Check out the incredible highlights from AJ Dybantsa’s freshman season that have the BYU star poised to compete for the top pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
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Audiences are skeptical of celebrity.
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Timpson is the first openly gay champion of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen competition and after winning season 23 a few years ago, made history as the only winner in the show’s history to be named executive chef at the property where their season was filmed.
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Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.
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During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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