Synonyms of superstars

superstars

noun

plural of superstar

as in celebrities

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about

a basketball superstar

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrities
• stars
• personalities
• figures
• heroes
• dignitaries
• celebs
• notables
• luminaries
• VIPs
• megastars
• names
• personages
• standouts
• icons
• lights
• notabilities
• idols
• somebodies
• causes célèbres
• favorites
• notorieties
• immortals
• heartthrobs
• magnates
• worthies
• monuments
• pillars
• eminences
• demigods
• bigwigs
• moguls
• barons
• nabobs
• big shots
• kahunas
• panjandrums

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nobodies
• mediocrities
• lightweights
• noncelebrities
• has-beens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of superstars

However, that’s how the NFL goes sometimes, even if players are superstars and key weapons for their teams. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Keith gained notoriety for his work with superstars like Beyonce, Cardi B, Drake and Travis Scott, and his death shocked the hip-hop community. — Deena Zaru, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Grier believes Warsofsky is still growing as a coach and praised his work with both superstars like Celebrini, as well as in developing other players in the middle or bottom of the lineup. — CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Goaltending needs to be league average at minimum, Howard and Matt Savoie need to take a big step, Jake Walman needs to bounce back, the bottom six needs to be more than dead weight and the superstars need to stay the course. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The two have a (positive) history, beyond both being global superstars, who are among the most recognizable on the planet. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

The Blue Devils, returning point guard Cayden Boozer and again loaded with superstars and future pros, have their chance at revenge as the two blue-bloods meet for just the second time since 2014 on Thanksgiving Eve. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

Oh, also, a major talking point in American culture a year and a half ago was whether one of the biggest superstars in the world would be publicly branded a pedophile during the Super Bowl. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

The propulsive anthem becomes synonymous with the end of the hoops showcase that carried the triumphs of such NBA superstars as Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026