as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office
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Recent Examples of megastar
The 75-year-old Iranian megastar catapulted to stardom in Iran during the 1970s, only to be silenced by the Islamist regime that took power after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
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Richard Nedjat-Haiem, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
Nearing the midpoint of a thus-far disjointed and disillusioning season, the trajectory of the Kansas men’s basketball team had been flat and its identity enigmatic — mirroring the curious case of would-be freshman megastar Darryn Peterson’s health.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
Glaser said to the famously reclusive megastar.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2026
From a pair of megastars booked at Lucas Oil Stadium to a growing summer slate at Ruoff Music Center, 2026 is looking like a major year for big-name tours stopping in Indianapolis.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 16 Dec. 2025
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Richard Nedjat-Haiem, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
Nearing the midpoint of a thus-far disjointed and disillusioning season, the trajectory of the Kansas men’s basketball team had been flat and its identity enigmatic — mirroring the curious case of would-be freshman megastar Darryn Peterson’s health.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
Glaser said to the famously reclusive megastar.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2026
From a pair of megastars booked at Lucas Oil Stadium to a growing summer slate at Ruoff Music Center, 2026 is looking like a major year for big-name tours stopping in Indianapolis.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastar
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But Savannah Guthrie's celebrity status has also garnered extensive resources from the federal and local government — including a $100,000 FBI reward for accurate information about her whereabouts or that could lead to an arrest and conviction of whoever took her.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Berlin Film Festival and its celebrity attendees have been under scrutiny so far this week after jury president Wim Wenders, Golden Bear recipient Michelle Yeoh, and Sunny Dancer star Neil Patrick Harris all declined to talk about cinema’s relationship with politics and the rise of fascism.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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With his performance, the native Puerto Rican singer became the first Super Bowl act to perform almost entirely in Spanish (except for a guest appearance from pop star Lady Gaga).—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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At night in Havana, the stars are often clearly visible as most of the city is swathed in near total darkness.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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And many of the media companies have great monetization but don’t really have any of the big personalities and audiences was a really interesting point.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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With a solid base and a strong personality, these sandals are made for spring and summer travel.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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The pop superstar’s involvement added another layer of buzz to a trio that was already generating significant excitement heading into their individual events.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Both of the Huskies’ superstars were named to the Naismith Trophy’s 30-player late-season team, marking the second national player of the year shortlist to feature the duo after both were named to the top 20 for the Wooden Award last week.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastar. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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