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
This largely dreadful comedy had Billy Crystal as a PR flack trying to manage the fallout from megastars Catherine Zeta-Jones and John Cusack’s high-profile breakup, while trying to promote their disastrous upcoming movie.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Not that the Dodgers’ megastars have lifted them to glory.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Let’s hope that in a year light on megastars and drama, there’s greater opportunity for deserving surprises and overdue honors — secure in the knowledge that Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl is already teed up for next year’s awards.
—Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
James worked with megastars including Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi and Keith Urban.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Though the two megastars may now be on different paths, LeBron’s diplomatic and graceful tone suggests the door isn’t completely closed.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The megastars of pop and hip-hop weren’t the only ones to release new music this week.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Too Hot To Handle arguably birthed the genre’s first megastars.
—Amanda Marcovitch, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The statue, depicting the two megastars in an iconic pose from the beloved Yash Raj Films 1995 romantic comedy – which follows two non-resident Indians and their romance across Europe and India – will mark the beginning of the film’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Not that the Dodgers’ megastars have lifted them to glory.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Let’s hope that in a year light on megastars and drama, there’s greater opportunity for deserving surprises and overdue honors — secure in the knowledge that Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl is already teed up for next year’s awards.
—Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
James worked with megastars including Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi and Keith Urban.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Though the two megastars may now be on different paths, LeBron’s diplomatic and graceful tone suggests the door isn’t completely closed.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The megastars of pop and hip-hop weren’t the only ones to release new music this week.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Too Hot To Handle arguably birthed the genre’s first megastars.
—Amanda Marcovitch, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The statue, depicting the two megastars in an iconic pose from the beloved Yash Raj Films 1995 romantic comedy – which follows two non-resident Indians and their romance across Europe and India – will mark the beginning of the film’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastars
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As an attorney at Blank Rome, Combs represents high-net-worth individuals and celebrities like model Emily Ratajkowski and hairstylist Chris Appleton.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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New Zealanders are actively trying to not treat people like celebrities.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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But please know that those stars are given tenderly.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In 2020, Lawrence celebrated her 30th birthday and received a sweet message from Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the media personalities.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Back when Lyft announced Women Connect, other alt-right personalities, including influencer Tomi Lahren, blasted the program.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
8 Nov. 2025
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Backstage, various superstars applauded and congratulated him on the win, including Rey Mysterio, Sheamus, and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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In New York City, pop superstars Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter reunite for a girls' night out.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Turnout figures for the Sacramento region show the Yes on 50 campaign benefitted from low voter turnout compared to other recent elections.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Megastars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastars. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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