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
But while the megastars have gone, the wealth is still there.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 15 June 2025
This certainly isn't the first time a man has made news for allegedly stalking or harassing the megastar.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 10 June 2025
The megastar also has used her wardrobe to send powerful messages.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The megastars praised Lively’s version of the scene, allegedly pressuring Baldoni to accept the revisions.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 15 June 2025
This certainly isn't the first time a man has made news for allegedly stalking or harassing the megastar.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 10 June 2025
The megastar also has used her wardrobe to send powerful messages.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The megastars praised Lively’s version of the scene, allegedly pressuring Baldoni to accept the revisions.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for megastar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastar
Noun
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And while Mario’s had the luxury of living the celebrity life, worshipped as a hero in the Mushroom Kingdom on top of rocking a medical license, DK is just trying to get by.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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In Venice, Bezos and celebrity friends were insulated from local resentment by their wealth and security.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Dua Lipa's new diamante floral manicure is also still in keeping with the manicure she was spotted wearing in Paris in May, which featured a pink nude base and a strategic placement of tiny silver stars (see slide 18 for a close-up snap).—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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Perhaps the star of the show truck is Iveco’s xCursor 13 engine which produces 500 hp and 2200Nm of torque.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Professional Photo: Use a high-quality, professional headshot that reflects your personality—and make sure to smile.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But French did not heed the calls, and several MAGA media personalities and politicians expressed their support for him.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
Noun
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It’s been a historic year for Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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John Summit is bringing a new electronic festival to New York, with the superstar DJ unveiling the first-ever Experts Only Festival NYC on Monday.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastar. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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