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
While the format is reminiscent of the long-standing Comedy Central roast series, the idea was to make the Netflix offerings more eventized with true superstar subjects.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 May 2026
The Slovenian superstar apparently didn’t get close to returning from the injury, which often requires two months of recovery.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
But the Cocteau Twins continue to influence multiple generations of alternative artists, in addition to earning the admiration of superstars like Madonna and Prince.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Hart was an infamously harsh host of the 2024 Brady roast, which the former superstar NFL quarterback has not forgotten.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 May 2026
The Slovenian superstar apparently didn’t get close to returning from the injury, which often requires two months of recovery.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
But the Cocteau Twins continue to influence multiple generations of alternative artists, in addition to earning the admiration of superstars like Madonna and Prince.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Hart was an infamously harsh host of the 2024 Brady roast, which the former superstar NFL quarterback has not forgotten.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
Noun
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Bradley’s roster of clients was the A-list—and the B-list, too—of the era’s stars of musical theatre and revues.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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That includes team executives Elton Brand and former Saint Joseph’s star and NBA veteran Jameer Nelson.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Loafers are everywhere this spring, with celebrities like Sharon Stone and Katie Holmes recently stepping out in the comfortable yet classy flats.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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These mad scientists then trained a small flock of sheep to recognize four celebrities—Emma Watson, Barack Obama, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce—from their pictures on the internet.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Small accents like bird baths and statues bring charm and personality.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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Gibson’s wigs may change along the way, but his considerable capabilities at conveying a range of personalities stay the course.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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