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
He’s got a superstar partner in Patterson, who is known as the world’s top-selling thriller author.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 May 2025
His daughter is a big fan of Travis Kelce’s girlfriend, superstar singer Taylor Swift.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
In the seventh, with a runner on first and one out, the two-way superstar delivered again, lining an RBI double to tie the game at four.
—Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
The Grammy-winning reggaeton superstar, who announced a new world tour on May 5, took a break from his music gig to attend the 2025 Met Gala.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 May 2025
His daughter is a big fan of Travis Kelce’s girlfriend, superstar singer Taylor Swift.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
In the seventh, with a runner on first and one out, the two-way superstar delivered again, lining an RBI double to tie the game at four.
—Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
The Grammy-winning reggaeton superstar, who announced a new world tour on May 5, took a break from his music gig to attend the 2025 Met Gala.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
Noun
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Steel previously represented rap star Young Thug during his RICO trial.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Pirates star Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double to put the team up 4-3 in the bottom of the inning when players from his team frantically tried to alert umpires and security the fan was on the warning track.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Her firm, which is ranked among the top 50 trademark law firms in the country, has represented clients ranging from early-stage founders to celebrities like Twista and Sierra Gates.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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One of the preeminent and prestigious horse races in the world, the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby — often called The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports — features a weekend full of events drawing celebrities, athletes, enthusiasts and, of course, the chicest hats and outfits.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 May 2025
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General Hospital isn't typically a place Americans might get a glimpse of a future presidential candidate, but that happened this week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made a surprise return to the long-running drama.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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After his quick intervention following Webb’s injury, Van Nistelrooy said the club will miss Vardy’s personality.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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