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
There has never been a tacky superstar since me.
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Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
Democrats went in hoping for easy sailing, but a wide field and no superstar name has left the race something of a tossup, though Xavier Becerra has been rising in recent polls.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Kornet quickly became a valuable backup to Wembanyama, helping the Spurs manage their 7-foot-4 superstar’s workload throughout the regular season.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, BTS superstar Jung Kook and South Korean girl group Blackpink have all amassed a trio of rulers thus far, and any of them may score one more soon, changing this order again.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
Democrats went in hoping for easy sailing, but a wide field and no superstar name has left the race something of a tossup, though Xavier Becerra has been rising in recent polls.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Kornet quickly became a valuable backup to Wembanyama, helping the Spurs manage their 7-foot-4 superstar’s workload throughout the regular season.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, BTS superstar Jung Kook and South Korean girl group Blackpink have all amassed a trio of rulers thus far, and any of them may score one more soon, changing this order again.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
Noun
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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After its recent $50 million expansion, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba is the star of the Mayakoba development in Playa del Carmen, with 34 private beachfront pool suites and a brand-new beach club with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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With its shout-along hooks and pop drama, Jack Antonoff’s latest isn’t so different from the others, but his myopic views on modern life and celebrity are becoming harder to bear.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2026
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Fast forward to the second half of the 20th century, when Capri enjoyed another boom during the golden age of la dolce vita, when Italian and international celebrities flocked to the island's winding streets.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Rather than simply borrowing inspiration from the internet, M·A·C chose to spotlight the artist behind the aesthetic, placing Esther’s artistry front and center while pairing her with one of the most talked-about young personalities in pop culture today.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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And that is something that’s a gift of his personality.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
30 May 2026
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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