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 Would Berman, then 49 years old, care about the project, or would the superstar personality treat it as an annoying burden thrust on him by his employer’s media arrangement? — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The day will honor the country superstar’s enormous contributions to music, entertainment and philanthropy. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 Dolly Parton‘s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been replaced after the original one was vandalized following the country superstar’s death. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026 As a Houston native, the superstar used to listen to Selena on the radio. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superstar

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Noun

FRBs are brief but intense blasts of radio waves currently thought to erupt from rapidly rotating dead stars with the universe's strongest magnetic fields, called magnetars.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026
The star wideout has responded with eight catches for 122 yards and a touchdown.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Taylor Swift has always had a group of celebrity friends, which has changed significantly over the years.

— StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2026
Sports stars, celebrities and business heavyweights could enter from an interior loading dock area to a blue carpet backstage, allowing access into the club without having to navigate the crowds.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

His teammates see his personality, his ability to laugh at himself, his sarcasm, his dry wit.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Of course, the trend has to align with the brand’s existing values, and Pandora consumers have long used charms to express their interests and personalities.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of personality

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