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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This year, the festival continued but took a blow, with officials postponing the Strawberry Stomp 5K and parade, which usually showcases community spirit and guest celebrities.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Restaurants within the food hall will include Tabo Sushi by James Beard Award-winning chef Takashi Yagihashi, Urbanbelly by renowned chef Bill Kim, Lucky Goat by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard, Antique Taco, Pretty Cool Ice Cream and Five50 Pizza.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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New Ravens coach Jesse Minter offered little explanation but downplayed concerns about Jackson’s absence and suggested the star quarterback would return soon.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Depending on the time of year, guests can see planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Instead of hearing the warm, roaring cheers like other great IndyCar champions and popular personalities, Palou has started hearing a different chorus from the crowd, boos.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Several notable personalities and even politicians, including Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav and Trinamool Congress members Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad, have endorsed the parody account and the associated movement.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 May 2026
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This week's offerings include summery new jewels and gems from one of our favorite gift-worthy brands, Kendra Scott, plus a fun collaboration between country superstar Kacey Musgraves and Lee exclusively sold at Walmart.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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At the time, the historic contract outpaced $60 million deals previously made by Jackson's fellow pop superstar Madonna — and even her brother, Michael Jackson.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastar. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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