as in celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a basketball superstar
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Recent Examples of superstars
There is no expiration date for that, no matter how much younger NBA superstars seem to get.
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Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The superstars dominated the fourth quarter, highlighted by a 12-2 run that put it out of reach.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
As one of music’s biggest superstars — and as someone who has demonstrated a level of career longevity that only a handful of other artists have matched in history — Beyoncé has had analysts tracking her wealth for years.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Dec. 2025
After the San Diego Wave’s front office overhauled the club’s roster, trading and selling its superstars in the wake of Alex Morgan’s retirement, just one household name remained.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
There might not have been an Eras Tour to break billion-dollar records, but 2025 still produced stadium spectacles, innovative arena productions and impressive club performances from a slew of superstars not named Taylor Swift.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Based on Rachel Reid's Game Changers series of books, the hit show follows hockey superstars Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), whose intense rivalry on the ice belies a secret romance.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025
Rodman’s free agency is viewed as a test of how the NWSL will handle the threat of players going to Europe, and the league’s desire to keep its superstars despite a CBA-agreed on salary cap.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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
Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The superstars dominated the fourth quarter, highlighted by a 12-2 run that put it out of reach.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
As one of music’s biggest superstars — and as someone who has demonstrated a level of career longevity that only a handful of other artists have matched in history — Beyoncé has had analysts tracking her wealth for years.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Dec. 2025
After the San Diego Wave’s front office overhauled the club’s roster, trading and selling its superstars in the wake of Alex Morgan’s retirement, just one household name remained.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
There might not have been an Eras Tour to break billion-dollar records, but 2025 still produced stadium spectacles, innovative arena productions and impressive club performances from a slew of superstars not named Taylor Swift.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Based on Rachel Reid's Game Changers series of books, the hit show follows hockey superstars Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), whose intense rivalry on the ice belies a secret romance.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025
Rodman’s free agency is viewed as a test of how the NWSL will handle the threat of players going to Europe, and the league’s desire to keep its superstars despite a CBA-agreed on salary cap.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstars
Noun
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The basics brand is known for their chic pointelle and is co-signed by Hailey Bieber, among other celebrities.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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One of the world's biggest globe-hopping celebrities has moved to Atlanta, and CBS News Atlanta has a sneak peek at his arrival.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Mean Green’s best football season ever wasn’t even over before the major figures from that team left, or announced their intentions to bounce ASAP; when the season did end, moments after UNT defeated San Diego State to win the New Mexico Bowl, is when the great Denton flood began.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Superstars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstars. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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