superstar
noun
su·per·star
ˈsü-pər-ˌstär 
1
: a star (as in sports or the movies) who is considered extremely talented, has great public appeal, and can usually command a high salary
Hollywood superstars
a superstar quarterback
The notion that superstars are protected by NBA refs is neither a new nor a particularly farfetched one.—
Jack McCallum
Jack McCallum2
: one that is very prominent or is a prime attraction
From Wolfgang Puck to Alice Waters, America's leading chefs have become superstars.—Marian Burros
Marian BurrosWith that the judge sentenced the one time superstar investor to three years in prison for his role in the largest insider-trading scandal in history.—Time Magazine
Time MagazineChardonnay is the superstar among white-wine grapes …—Barbara Ensrud
Barbara EnsrudExamples of superstar in a Sentence
a basketball superstar
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Per Los Angeles' official X account, the 6-foot-2 guard has been promoted to the team's first five, alongside five-time All-NBA First Team superstar guard Luka Doncic, rising backcourt standout Austin Reaves, plus new free agent frontcourt signings Jake LaRavia and Deandre Ayton.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The incident drew the ire of many on social media including NBA superstar LeBron James, who called for the trooper to be suspended.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Kelce, who is engaged to superstar singer Taylor Swift, left before the game ended, which was probably a smart decision since he likely would have been mobbed by fans.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Nov. 2025
Despite De’Von Achane’s rise to superstar status, Miami still ranks only 23rd in rushing offense.
—Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
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Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The incident drew the ire of many on social media including NBA superstar LeBron James, who called for the trooper to be suspended.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Kelce, who is engaged to superstar singer Taylor Swift, left before the game ended, which was probably a smart decision since he likely would have been mobbed by fans.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Nov. 2025
Despite De’Von Achane’s rise to superstar status, Miami still ranks only 23rd in rushing offense.
—Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
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superstar
noun
su·per·star
ˈsü-pər-ˌstär
: a star (as in sports or the movies) who is considered extremely talented, has great public appeal, and can usually command a high salary
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