as in celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a basketball superstar
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Recent Examples of superstars
Two other pro wrestling superstars that could be making their debuts are Powerhouse Hobbs and EVIL.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The two superstars have three children together, two boys and a girl.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
One of Johnson’s former Cowboys superstars, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, called voters who ignored Belichick ignorant.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
There are valid questions about how Boston’s offense — which was revamped in training camp to account for the losses of Tatum and offseason departures Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford and Luke Kornet — will operate once both of its superstars are available.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
With the anticipated return of BTS, after their three-year hiatus due to military service, the global superstars have shown no signs of slowing down in their popularity.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
That’s bad for the NBA, because Antetokounmpo is one of its superstars, but his injury helps the Hawks in two ways.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The year 2016 has become a TikTok fascination, as younger members of Gen Z look back 10 years, to when the current era’s superstars, Scott included, released much of their most influential work.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026
Pep Guardiola’s squad of City superstars was humbled inside an 8,000-capacity stadium in Bodø, a Norwegian fishing town north of the Arctic Circle whose soccer team is playing in the Champions League for the first time this season.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The two superstars have three children together, two boys and a girl.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
One of Johnson’s former Cowboys superstars, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, called voters who ignored Belichick ignorant.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
There are valid questions about how Boston’s offense — which was revamped in training camp to account for the losses of Tatum and offseason departures Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford and Luke Kornet — will operate once both of its superstars are available.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
With the anticipated return of BTS, after their three-year hiatus due to military service, the global superstars have shown no signs of slowing down in their popularity.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
That’s bad for the NBA, because Antetokounmpo is one of its superstars, but his injury helps the Hawks in two ways.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The year 2016 has become a TikTok fascination, as younger members of Gen Z look back 10 years, to when the current era’s superstars, Scott included, released much of their most influential work.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026
Pep Guardiola’s squad of City superstars was humbled inside an 8,000-capacity stadium in Bodø, a Norwegian fishing town north of the Arctic Circle whose soccer team is playing in the Champions League for the first time this season.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstars
Noun
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Macaulay Culkin is one of the first celebrities to pay tribute to Catherine O'Hara following her death on Friday.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bud Light’s Allen says no celebrities were harmed in the making of this commercial.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One of hip-hop's highest charting stars of 2025, BigXthaPlug, fuses rap and country.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Taking its name from Don Winslow’s novella, Crime 101 stars Chris Hemsworth as Mike, a lone-wolf jewel thief operating along the Pacific Coast Highway.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Through an annual induction ceremony and year-round programming, the Hall of Fame will celebrate athletic excellence and honor the players, teams and personalities who have shaped LA sports.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Do the allusions and shout-outs to current events and personalities seem a little too close for comfort?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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That set her apart from other South Korean first ladies – who traditionally were viewed as humble, behind-the-scenes figures.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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These students do not count toward the college's enrollment figures.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Superstars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstars. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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