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 And on the strength of her buzzy Lucky Me Tour — which was just extended through 2027 — the multiplatinum global superstar will receive Billboard’s Outstanding Pop Tour of the Year award as well. — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026 Kelce is a superstar pro football player, so this was to be expected. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026 Aces superstar A’ja Wilson received a technical foul after being involved in an altercation with a Fever fan along the baseline during the fourth quarter of Las Vegas’ 99-89 loss to Indiana. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Megan Thee Stallion has been announced as a performer in the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, marking the Hip-Hop superstar’s next runway appearance. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superstar

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Noun

There’s also a large firepit for cuddling up under the stars with a cocktail or two.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Thomas is also betting big on his own go-to-market skills, having led the digital expansion of Dude Wipes over the last five years, as well as his partner’s star power and the brand’s custom formulas, which present a uniquely floral scent.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Swift appeared on Norton’s BBC show – which famously has an eclectic mix of celebrity guests each week — last October, appearing alongside Gleeson, Lee, Turner-Smith, Murphy and Capaldi.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
With celebrity guests arriving in droves to celebrate the grand opening party, excitement is at an all-time high, but so are the expectations.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

Useful feedback can sharpen the execution without flattening the personality.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
The Besties in Haunted High will debut globally on October 13 comprising six 30-minute episodes, following the online personalities as their school’s empty Halloween dance turns into a nightmare.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

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