as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a basketball superstar
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Recent Examples of superstar
The pop superstar and actress spoke to Variety for a new interview about the blockbuster Wicked film franchise and her upcoming Eternal Sunshine Tour as well as the possibility of releasing new music in the near future.
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Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The Grammy Museum is paying tribute to late Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez with an exhibition made up of very personal items that have never been seen outside of Texas until now.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Six months into Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, fans everywhere are anxiously hoping to learn details about the upcoming superstar wedding.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Parity is about lifting the entire league, not just superstars.
—Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
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Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The Grammy Museum is paying tribute to late Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez with an exhibition made up of very personal items that have never been seen outside of Texas until now.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Six months into Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, fans everywhere are anxiously hoping to learn details about the upcoming superstar wedding.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Parity is about lifting the entire league, not just superstars.
—Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
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The White Lotus breakout star and Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television, Aimee Lou Wood, held hands with her beau Adam Long.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Kittle is one of many 49ers stars to be injured this season and unable finish the biggest game of the season.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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Like fashion pieces, each person carries a unique combination of taste, personality, and lifestyle that sets them apart from others.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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To make the most of your dress code, find ways to let your personality shine through by opting for something unique and on-trend, like denim, leopard print, or ditsy floral.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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