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
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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Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
25 June 2026
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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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Some fans believe the teams could rest their superstars for the knockout rounds that start Sunday.
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Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The comic, and the line, have helped DC overtake Marvel in market share for the first time this century and made superstars out of Dragotta and other artists.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
And where Messi led the way, the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland followed with all three superstars scoring two goals in their respective games.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Clive Davis, an entertainment icon who fostered the careers of Whitney Houston and other global superstars, has died at 94.
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Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
As detailed by Zachary Folk of Forbes, Brunson signed with the Knicks in 2022 for more than $104 million—a bargain for a future Finals MVP when superstars like Nikola Jokic were signing contracts worth up to $276 million.
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Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The league is planning to begin play in January and has already attracted other WNBA superstars, including Nneka Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas and Jonquel Jones.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
25 June 2026
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.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Some fans believe the teams could rest their superstars for the knockout rounds that start Sunday.
—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The comic, and the line, have helped DC overtake Marvel in market share for the first time this century and made superstars out of Dragotta and other artists.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
And where Messi led the way, the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland followed with all three superstars scoring two goals in their respective games.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Clive Davis, an entertainment icon who fostered the careers of Whitney Houston and other global superstars, has died at 94.
—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
As detailed by Zachary Folk of Forbes, Brunson signed with the Knicks in 2022 for more than $104 million—a bargain for a future Finals MVP when superstars like Nikola Jokic were signing contracts worth up to $276 million.
—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The league is planning to begin play in January and has already attracted other WNBA superstars, including Nneka Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas and Jonquel Jones.
—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstars
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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 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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“Superstars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstars. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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