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 Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his wife, superstar singer Taylor Swift, were seen in public for the first time since last week’s wedding. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026 Because my absolute favorite thing is to see soccer superstars cry. — Amrit Dhir, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026 Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper is headed back to one of baseball's biggest stages for the first time in nearly a decade, giving Phillies fans another marquee moment during All-Star festivities at Citizens Bank Park. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 That summer came mere months after the 36-year-old pop superstar wrapped her all-encompassing Eras Tour. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for superstar

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At halftime on the field of play at the New York New Jersey Stadium, megawatt stars including Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and Justin Bieber will take to the stage, co-signing a handful of designers.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Fans suspected something was off when star and producer Blake Lively and costar-director Justin Baldoni abstained from doing joint press — or even being photographed together — during the film's promotional tour.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

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During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
The event is operating at a scale on par with the Super Bowl or Olympics, with multiple performances and celebrity cameos.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

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