megastar

noun

mega·​star ˈme-gə-ˌstär How to pronounce megastar (audio)
Synonyms of megastarnext
megastardom noun

Examples of megastar in a Sentence

even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office
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It's become the toast of the ski and snowboard community in Europe thanks to its high-caliber concerts, which have featured megastars like Robbie Williams in 2023, Bryan Adams and Sting in 2024, and this year, Brian, Nick, Kevin, Howie, and AJ. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025 Long before Messi joined the league, Beckham paved the way for a megastar’s Europe-to-MLS transition. Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2025 The effort has brought together country-music megastars and TikTok influencers, actors, rock stars, politicians, comedians, rappers, graphic artists, and some of the biggest baseball names around. Rick Klein, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025 Sources told Page Six that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and the megastar had secured a date for June 13, 2026, at Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for megastar

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of megastar was in 1969

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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megastar. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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