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 Before Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce held what can be considered America's version of a royal wedding, the superstar couple reportedly met with some British royals. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 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 Ismael Saibari, Yassine Bounou (Bono), Sofyan Amrabat, and Brahim Díaz are some of the big names in the Moroccan squad, led by superstar defender Achraf Hakimi. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026 For months, the internet has lit up with speculation about when, where and how the superstar couple would tie the knot. — Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for superstar

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Noun

The Fever committed 17 turnovers, which the Sparks (9-11) converted into 22 points, and star Caitlin Clark scored her second-fewest point total this season with just nine in limited minutes.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Since the homemade icing on the cake is so sweet, and the real star of the show, my mom always opts for a lighter chocolate cake mix, like milk chocolate, instead of dark chocolate or fudge.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Definition of star

Noun

At a time when drama has come to depend on celebrity leads and commercial hype, this bounty of understated excellence is heartening.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026

Definition of celebrity

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Fortunately, today's kitchen rugs are designed to handle real-life messes while bringing plenty of personality underfoot.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
Looks like the two very different personalities will have to share their grandfather’s cottage for the time being.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of personality

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