SUPER-STARS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

superstars

noun

plural of superstar

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 World powers, the sport’s biggest superstars and historically rowdy fanbases were all sent to DFW to put on a show. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 In a World Cup of superstars, both teams have had their top players deliver. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 12 July 2026 Because my absolute favorite thing is to see soccer superstars cry. — Amrit Dhir, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026 Consider the fates of the British Invasion superstars who emerged from England alongside the Stones in the 1960s. — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Yes, the teenager hasn’t impressed as much as other superstars at this tournament, but that could change in a split second. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella The FIFA World Cup is really bringing its first Halftime Show to another level by initially announcing global superstars BTS, Madonna, and Shakira for the show. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 Lots of Heat superstars have a rocky departure and then get welcomed back into the fold. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026 Pro wrestling fans were reminded last week about how close their favorite superstars are to the end than the beginning. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

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Noun

During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
Among the celebrities watching from VIP boxes were Shakira and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of celebrities

Noun

Bedard is the face of an Original Six franchise in a huge market, one of the faces of the league, and one of its biggest names and biggest stars.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 19 July 2026
The audio of the sports stars’ heated conversation is largely inaudible, so Paul hopped online to offer his side of the story.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of stars

Noun

Several members of the family have been noted personalities in arts and culture.

— Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
This artistry is perhaps most evident during character introductions, key in short fiction, when personalities must enter the page memorably enough to keep track of but quickly enough not to derail momentum.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Definition of personalities

Noun

During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
The narrative centers on the early careers and shifting dynamic between legendary figures Cao Cao and Yuan Shao as political corruption, peasant rebellions, and personal ambitions push the capital of Luoyang into absolute chaos.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 July 2026

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