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superstar

noun

ˈsü-pər-ˌstär How to pronounce superstar (audio)
Definition of superstarnext
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 Meaning even a superstar entering his 10th NFL season needs to feel the flow of a series or two of practice games to feel acclimated. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 The Chiefs, of course, have dominated popular culture in recent years, thanks to their superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, among other star players. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 Langley recalled writing the song during her first songwriting retreat with country superstar Miranda Lambert and two other writers. — Danielle Minnetian , Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The superstar player is not universally still admired in his home country. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superstar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
  1. star
  2. celebrity
  3. personality
Noun
  • The orbs on the notepad began to resemble planets and Heti added rings to some and clusters of stars around others.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Ellis provided her chic evening clutches to roughly a dozen stars, stylish women that included Allison Janney, Jean Smart, Olivia Munn, Carrie Coon and Awkwafina.
    — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • Maybe this is a good lesson for celebrities to do a following check, in case one of their fan accounts went rogue.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Dimitris Giannetos, celebrity hair stylist, regards it as necessary upkeep.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrity
Noun
  • Predictable personalities are easier to follow and easier to share.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Yet each one of them has a personality different from every other baby ever born since there has been a world.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of personality

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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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