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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An intentional walk to the superstar put runners on first and second with one out.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Though rarely seen publicly with his superstar wife, Dean remained a constant presence behind the scenes, quietly supporting Parton throughout her legendary career.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Columbus Circle has haute-Caribbean superstar Tatiana and legitimately kooky Bad Roman.
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Things had started hopeful — for the 50th anniversary of her Oscar win for Cabaret, Minnelli was invited to the ceremony to give the Best Picture award alongside the pop superstar.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Though rarely seen publicly with his superstar wife, Dean remained a constant presence behind the scenes, quietly supporting Parton throughout her legendary career.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Columbus Circle has haute-Caribbean superstar Tatiana and legitimately kooky Bad Roman.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Things had started hopeful — for the 50th anniversary of her Oscar win for Cabaret, Minnelli was invited to the ceremony to give the Best Picture award alongside the pop superstar.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
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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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