as in celebrities
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 megastars
His instinct for talent led Davis to discover and sign eventual megastars like Bruce Springsteen, Carlos Santana, Chicago, Earth, Wind and Fire, Aerosmith and Barry Manilow.
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Jason Kravarik,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
There were no megastars to fawn over.
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CBS News,
18 June 2026
Some of the more elderly megastars on this list have reportedly been ruled out due to Amazon's desire for a younger actor to carry the franchise for the next 10 to 15 years.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
The city-state is a regional hub for business travel and airline stopovers and has hosted major events, including the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix and concerts by megastars Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Blackpink.
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Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
The megastars for the opening ceremony of the first World Cup game in the United States have been announced.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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.
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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.
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Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Jason Kravarik,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
There were no megastars to fawn over.
—
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Some of the more elderly megastars on this list have reportedly been ruled out due to Amazon's desire for a younger actor to carry the franchise for the next 10 to 15 years.
—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
The city-state is a regional hub for business travel and airline stopovers and has hosted major events, including the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix and concerts by megastars Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Blackpink.
—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
The megastars for the opening ceremony of the first World Cup game in the United States have been announced.
—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastars
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Even celebrities are brand fans.
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Fortunately, celebrities have already found the solution.
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Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and more stars are stepping out in breezy sandals that maximize airflow without sacrificing style.
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The two music stars have publicly supported each other's projects over the years.
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Notable deaths in 2026 A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Omenaa Mensah Amma Omenaa Mensah has built a reputation as one of Poland’s leading philanthropists, media personalities, and cultural entrepreneurs.
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Its members were plucked from 120,000 international applicants to be rigorously trained, molded, and manufactured into international superstars through K-pop methodology.
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Even if none become Wemby-esque superstars, odds are that AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer and Caleb Wilson will all become one of the two best players on a playoff-caliber team.
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Its worse-sounding homicide figures are due to the ratio of deaths in a tiny population of less than a million people.
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Cropped tops are flattering on petite figures, so this sleeveless top will look amazing on you.
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“Megastars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastars. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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