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
And his vision of bachata brought the genre boldly into the present, and also set an unwitting template for how Spanish-language music could firm-footedly interface with pop’s other streams, arguably laying the groundwork for Latin megastars like Bad Bunny.
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New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The K-pop megastars kicked off their Arirang World Tour at the beginning of April, with three shows in South Korea and two in Japan.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
And to rally up the excitement, soccer megastars Norway’s Erling Haaland and Brazil’s Vinicius Júnior are partnering with the program to reveal exclusive ticket access, as well as the chance to spend the night inside one of the stadiums before the big game.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
This Argentine megastar has been a cash cow elevating an entire league since his arrival in South Florida in July 2023.
—Greg Cote
april 16, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The K-pop megastars kicked off their Arirang World Tour at the beginning of April, with three shows in South Korea and two in Japan.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
And to rally up the excitement, soccer megastars Norway’s Erling Haaland and Brazil’s Vinicius Júnior are partnering with the program to reveal exclusive ticket access, as well as the chance to spend the night inside one of the stadiums before the big game.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
This Argentine megastar has been a cash cow elevating an entire league since his arrival in South Florida in July 2023.
—Greg Cote
april 16, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastar
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The audience for the midnight screening was rowdy and ready to see their favorite celebrities on screen.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Bradley’s roster of clients was the A-list—and the B-list, too—of the era’s stars of musical theatre and revues.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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That includes team executives Elton Brand and former Saint Joseph’s star and NBA veteran Jameer Nelson.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Mercury enters your sign, helping your thoughts land faster, cleaner, and with more personality.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The rooms Judy likes to give each hotel a personality, but using Poldark as inspiration wouldn’t be nearly quirky enough for the Hutsons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The Lakers weathered alternating injuries to all three of their superstars.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Mbappé has sought to give back to the community that birthed a superstar, working through the years with a number of charities and launching a children’s foundation called Inspired By KM.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastar. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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