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
Like, what exactly does this global superstar (and Utah homeowner) find so intriguing about Idaho?
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2025
Part of what made the Dončić deal so hard to believe was unloading a 25-year-old superstar in his prime nine months after leading the Mavs to the NBA Finals for the first time in 13 years.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Regardless of allegiance, anyone watching Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday had to be struck by the calamitous impact of the injury to superstar Tyrese Haliburton on the Indiana Pacers.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
While there is a case for Carolina upgrading at center over another wing, the team could accomplish its longtime pursuit of landing a superstar by landing Marner this offseason.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2025
Part of what made the Dončić deal so hard to believe was unloading a 25-year-old superstar in his prime nine months after leading the Mavs to the NBA Finals for the first time in 13 years.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Regardless of allegiance, anyone watching Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday had to be struck by the calamitous impact of the injury to superstar Tyrese Haliburton on the Indiana Pacers.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
While there is a case for Carolina upgrading at center over another wing, the team could accomplish its longtime pursuit of landing a superstar by landing Marner this offseason.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
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Dua Lipa's new diamante floral manicure is also still in keeping with the manicure she was spotted wearing in Paris in May, which featured a pink nude base and a strategic placement of tiny silver stars (see slide 18 for a close-up snap).—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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Perhaps the star of the show truck is Iveco’s xCursor 13 engine which produces 500 hp and 2200Nm of torque.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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And while Mario’s had the luxury of living the celebrity life, worshipped as a hero in the Mushroom Kingdom on top of rocking a medical license, DK is just trying to get by.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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What do celebrities who seem to have everything need most?—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Professional Photo: Use a high-quality, professional headshot that reflects your personality—and make sure to smile.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But French did not heed the calls, and several MAGA media personalities and politicians expressed their support for him.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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