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
Jung Kook leads all superstars with a trio of wins to his name.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Shakira, Madonna and K-pop superstars BTS will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, FIFA announced in an Instagram post on Thursday.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
No one rests their superstars for a Week 4 road game like in the NBA.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 May 2026
This year, the final game will feature the first ever World Cup halftime show, with a global array of international superstars.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Ford, Fisher and Hamill became international superstars and reprised their roles in 1980's Empire Strikes Back and 1983's Return of the Jedi.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The Lakers weathered alternating injuries to all three of their superstars.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
But the Cocteau Twins continue to influence multiple generations of alternative artists, in addition to earning the admiration of superstars like Madonna and Prince.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Despite the massive reshuffling of the decks, most of the league’s superstars stayed put.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 8 May 2026
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Shakira, Madonna and K-pop superstars BTS will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, FIFA announced in an Instagram post on Thursday.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
No one rests their superstars for a Week 4 road game like in the NBA.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 May 2026
This year, the final game will feature the first ever World Cup halftime show, with a global array of international superstars.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Ford, Fisher and Hamill became international superstars and reprised their roles in 1980's Empire Strikes Back and 1983's Return of the Jedi.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The Lakers weathered alternating injuries to all three of their superstars.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
But the Cocteau Twins continue to influence multiple generations of alternative artists, in addition to earning the admiration of superstars like Madonna and Prince.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Despite the massive reshuffling of the decks, most of the league’s superstars stayed put.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstars
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Glossip has received public support both nationally and internationally, including from celebrities like Kim Kardashian.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The content surrounding the campaign has drawn praise from a handful of celebrities, including reality star/entrepreneur Paris Hilton, actor Taylor Lautner and celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Today’s Hollywood stars — Taylor Russell, Greta Lee, Anya Taylor-Joy, Alison Oliver, Jisoo, Maude Apatow, Jeff Goldblum, Sabrina Carpenter, to name a few — were in attendance.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The Ducks have high-ceiling youngsters blossoming into stars who should be the nucleus of future playoff teams.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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While challenges to Putin’s rule are still few and far between, the discontent in Russian society — from online personalities with large social media followings to normally robotic-like supporters in the Russian political system — is beginning to bubble up.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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Their personas were their personalities.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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On-pitch leadership from figures like James, Colwill and Fernandez will also help.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Task force member and history professor Bob Weinberg pushed back, saying reassessing historical figures is part of the academic process.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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“Superstars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstars. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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