MEGASTAR Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

megastar

noun

ˈme-gə-ˌstär

Definition of megastar

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 Add more big names to the parade of soccer megastars coming through Dallas-Fort Worth for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. — Jim Barnes july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs' superstar tight end and the music megastar married as fans and spectators gathered outside in blistering heat, eager to be part of the occasion, even though the event was almost entirely hidden. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 On Friday, July 3, the country legend shared an Instagram Reel thanking the pop megastar and NFL player ahead of their wedding. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Haaland, who plays for Manchester City, is a soccer megastar. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for megastar

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Noun

During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
The event is operating at a scale on par with the Super Bowl or Olympics, with multiple performances and celebrity cameos.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

At halftime on the field of play at the New York New Jersey Stadium, megawatt stars including Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and Justin Bieber will take to the stage, co-signing a handful of designers.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Fans suspected something was off when star and producer Blake Lively and costar-director Justin Baldoni abstained from doing joint press — or even being photographed together — during the film's promotional tour.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Argentina also wore new, dark blue jerseys in a tribute to soccer superstar Diego Maradona whose statue stands outside the venue for Saturday's match in Santiago del Estero, Argentina's oldest city.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Lamine Yamal and … Yamal is the teenage superstar everyone knows and loves.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 July 2026

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