SUPERSTAR Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

superstar

noun

ˈsü-pər-ˌstär

Definition of superstar

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 game will feature two superstars, Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi, who have often been compared. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 Led by 39-year-old superstar Lionel Messi, Argentina seeks a second consecutive World Cup title. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 Heat president/kingpin Pat Riley, after introducing new superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, said the franchise is still pursuing James, who won two titles in four years in Miami. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 July 2026 The Valkyries held Fever superstar Clark to 13 points on 4-of-14 shooting from the field. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for superstar

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Noun

Blackwell is a 3-star prospect who committed to Clemson in May.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Four decades after buying his first ring, Goodall remains the man trusted by boxing’s biggest promoters and biggest stars.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Goodtime, originally with celebrity backing from musician Pharrell Williams and entertainment mogul David Grutman, was auctioned off by lenders in a foreclosure action earlier this year.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Even during the match, cameramen and directors were obsessed with seeking out celebrities.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

To produce the coverage, Telemundo deployed more than 80 on-air personalities representing every Latin American country in the tournament, generating over 700 hours of original programming across 39 days.

— Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Ruled by the sun, this Fire sign has a big heart, a big personality… and sometimes an even bigger ego!

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of personality

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