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
Like, what exactly does this global superstar (and Utah homeowner) find so intriguing about Idaho?
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2025
Part of what made the Dončić deal so hard to believe was unloading a 25-year-old superstar in his prime nine months after leading the Mavs to the NBA Finals for the first time in 13 years.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Regardless of allegiance, anyone watching Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday had to be struck by the calamitous impact of the injury to superstar Tyrese Haliburton on the Indiana Pacers.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
While there is a case for Carolina upgrading at center over another wing, the team could accomplish its longtime pursuit of landing a superstar by landing Marner this offseason.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2025
Part of what made the Dončić deal so hard to believe was unloading a 25-year-old superstar in his prime nine months after leading the Mavs to the NBA Finals for the first time in 13 years.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Regardless of allegiance, anyone watching Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday had to be struck by the calamitous impact of the injury to superstar Tyrese Haliburton on the Indiana Pacers.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
While there is a case for Carolina upgrading at center over another wing, the team could accomplish its longtime pursuit of landing a superstar by landing Marner this offseason.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
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Dua Lipa's new diamante floral manicure is also still in keeping with the manicure she was spotted wearing in Paris in May, which featured a pink nude base and a strategic placement of tiny silver stars (see slide 18 for a close-up snap).—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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The star wore the label’s knitted bra and tube top set, paired with black leggings and pointed white pumps.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
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The 61-year-old billionaire and the 55-year-old former TV journalist will reportedly tie the knot during a three-day wedding extravaganza in Venice, Italy, next week with numerous high-profile guests, including celebrities, politicians and business leaders.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 June 2025
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Advertisement Rutte, 58, brings an idiosyncratic mix of experience and personality to the job of saving the alliance.—
Adam Rasmi,
Time,
20 June 2025
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That has included writers like Matt Yglesias, TV personalities, like Terry Moran and Katie Couric, and authors like James Patterson, with many prioritizing video.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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