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
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
When megastars get engaged, their rings have mega wattage.
—Briana Draguca, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
This stretch of Broadway is where megastars come to see their faces on a jumbo screen and their names in the brightest lights.
—Jordan Robinson, SELF, 19 Mar. 2026
Over the next few years, Farelo, 29, became a mainstay on the festival circuit and a go-to collaborator across the Spanish-language industry, working with megastars like Puerto Rican rapper Myke Towers and Dominican party-starter Tokischa.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
Even in the standings, the Sharks and Blackhawks entered Monday night’s showdown — the first of the season between the young megastars — with exactly 16 regulation wins.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Spanish-speaking rock artists end up squeezed in with urbano megastars under a vast Latin pop umbrella.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
From a pair of megastars booked at Lucas Oil Stadium to a growing summer slate at Ruoff Music Center, 2026 is looking like a major year for big-name tours stopping in Indianapolis.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 16 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
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
When megastars get engaged, their rings have mega wattage.
—Briana Draguca, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
This stretch of Broadway is where megastars come to see their faces on a jumbo screen and their names in the brightest lights.
—Jordan Robinson, SELF, 19 Mar. 2026
Over the next few years, Farelo, 29, became a mainstay on the festival circuit and a go-to collaborator across the Spanish-language industry, working with megastars like Puerto Rican rapper Myke Towers and Dominican party-starter Tokischa.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
Even in the standings, the Sharks and Blackhawks entered Monday night’s showdown — the first of the season between the young megastars — with exactly 16 regulation wins.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Spanish-speaking rock artists end up squeezed in with urbano megastars under a vast Latin pop umbrella.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
From a pair of megastars booked at Lucas Oil Stadium to a growing summer slate at Ruoff Music Center, 2026 is looking like a major year for big-name tours stopping in Indianapolis.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastars
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The backstory Originally built during New York City’s Roaring ‘20s in 1926, the Surrey is a historic Art Deco gem that was once a residential hotel frequented by celebrities like JFK, Bette Davis, and Claudette Colbert.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Still, celebrities have to grapple with the reputational risks of leaning into a technology that garners widespread public distrust.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Her songs in the film — written by Charli xcx, Jack Antonoff, and FKA twigs, who also co-stars — also have real pop bona fides.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hitting theaters Friday, director Antoine Fuqua‘s biopic stars Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson as the pop music superstar, with Colman Domingo playing his father, Joe Jackson, and Nia Long as mother Katherine.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Schneider gave a shout-out to his scouting staff for doing the work to uncover the type of personalities the Seahawks would be acquiring.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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For the very first time, Rina and Serasi stepped onto their outdoor habitat — and their personalities were already on full display.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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With the game’s first run just 90 feet away, Ohtani did what superstars do.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Between Dos Mares and Tinie’s, Don Artemio produces some Fort Worth restaurant superstars.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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While many departures could be precautionary rather than permanent, the figures point to a rupture in what had been a steady migration from Britain to the Gulf.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The recent figures don’t represent a retreat for the sector; on the contrary, 2025 was a record year for climate fund closes.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Megastars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastars. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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