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
However, Jim Bowden believes adding multiple relievers will push them out of the race to sign superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker.
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Add to that, in what is the opening salvo in a potential witness list, Lively’s Manatt, Phelps & Phillips lawyers detail how the Life of a Showgirl superstar could provide info at the March 9, 2026 starting trial.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The Russian superstar was asked about it after the Capitals’ 6-1 win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Taiwanese superstar Shu Qi headlines as a woman who, in a far-off future, enters the consciousness of the only remaining creature who can dream.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Add to that, in what is the opening salvo in a potential witness list, Lively’s Manatt, Phelps & Phillips lawyers detail how the Life of a Showgirl superstar could provide info at the March 9, 2026 starting trial.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The Russian superstar was asked about it after the Capitals’ 6-1 win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Taiwanese superstar Shu Qi headlines as a woman who, in a far-off future, enters the consciousness of the only remaining creature who can dream.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
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But the game did end with Vanderbilt safety CJ Heard showing blitz at the line of scrimmage, then bailing out to help Jordan Matthews double Auburn star receiver Cam Coleman in the end zone.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Korean skin care drew standing-room-only crowds, celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo gave his first masterclass, and in the bustling fragrance halls niche perfume houses attracted international distributors eager to understand how Arabic fragrance is reshaping global perfumery standards.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Glenn, the clear point person in the organization as a former Jets first-round pick with a strong personality and the advantage of being hired before the GM, Darren Mougey, is in a less favorable position now.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Johnson told me that each character—even the repugnant ones—is a facet of his own personality.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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