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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 statue, depicting the two megastars in an iconic pose from the beloved Yash Raj Films 1995 romantic comedy – which follows two non-resident Indians and their romance across Europe and India – will mark the beginning of the film’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Action megastar Jason Statham still looks powerful for a man inching toward 60.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
The pop megastar released his last studio album three years ago with 2022's Harry's House, and concluded his final Love On Tour show nearly two years ago.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
One of the best parts about being a fan of a megastar is watching their fashion evolution in real time.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Action megastar Jason Statham still looks powerful for a man inching toward 60.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
The pop megastar released his last studio album three years ago with 2022's Harry's House, and concluded his final Love On Tour show nearly two years ago.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
One of the best parts about being a fan of a megastar is watching their fashion evolution in real time.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastar
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The Cotswolds is a popular spot for U.K. celebrities to pick up a country estate.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Gillin, celebrity senior hairstylist at Jenna Perry Hair Studio (whose clients also include Kaia Gerber, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid) was able to bring Ratajkowski’s hair back to a wearable everyday look.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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How to see the Lyrids The meteors seem to emerge – or radiate – from the constellation Lyra, specifically a bright star named Vega, according to astronomers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Aberdeen would have been a fan favorite and the top returner in a backcourt losing three stars in Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2025
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López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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This week, the superstar fills four spots on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The superstar was spotted out in Paris this weekend wearing some body-enveloping leather looks that are clinging onto the last days of fall-winter dressing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastar. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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