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
It's become the toast of the ski and snowboard community in Europe thanks to its high-caliber concerts, which have featured megastars like Robbie Williams in 2023, Bryan Adams and Sting in 2024, and this year, Brian, Nick, Kevin, Howie, and AJ.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
Long before Messi joined the league, Beckham paved the way for a megastar’s Europe-to-MLS transition.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The effort has brought together country-music megastars and TikTok influencers, actors, rock stars, politicians, comedians, rappers, graphic artists, and some of the biggest baseball names around.
—Rick Klein, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025
Sources told Page Six that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and the megastar had secured a date for June 13, 2026, at Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
Long before Messi joined the league, Beckham paved the way for a megastar’s Europe-to-MLS transition.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The effort has brought together country-music megastars and TikTok influencers, actors, rock stars, politicians, comedians, rappers, graphic artists, and some of the biggest baseball names around.
—Rick Klein, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025
Sources told Page Six that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and the megastar had secured a date for June 13, 2026, at Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastar
Noun
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The annual Davos gathering of political leaders, top executives and celebrities runs from January 20 to 24.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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As viewers at home debate which celebrity contestant has the best strategy, the streamer has released a statement reminding audiences to be kind.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2026
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The entertainment industry rewards relevance, star power and personal branding.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Nearby, Sotheby’s will host its first Masters Week at the Breuer Building; its star lot will be a Rembrandt drawing of a lion estimated to sell between $15-20 million.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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It was once said, for instance, that Disney’s cast members — staff, in park parlance — would be able to recognize if someone’s personality leaned resistance, First Order or rogue.—
Todd Martens,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The siblings have different personalities, according to their keepers; Xiao Xiao is timid while his sister Lei Lei is fearless and adapts to changes quickly.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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The two team captains for the game are Latin superstar singer J Balvin and YouTube creator and comedian Druski.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Wolves superstar Anthony Edwards was ruled out with a right foot injury.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastar. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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