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a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a basketball superstar
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Recent Examples of superstars
The old clippers passed down to Roberts first belonged to a barber who cut the hair of superstars.
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Noel Brennan, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Both of the Huskies’ superstars were named to the Naismith Trophy’s 30-player late-season team, marking the second national player of the year shortlist to feature the duo after both were named to the top 20 for the Wooden Award last week.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Many fans expect her, and these other global superstars, to do so.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
The World team was loaded with talent, but NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic both sat out its second game, likely to preserve the health of two superstars who have struggled with injury in the past month.
—Greg Beacham, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
To guide the initial sessions, the band brought in the hitmaking producer Arif Mardin, whose pop bona fides included producing several classic Aretha Franklin records and overseeing the Bee Gees’ transformation from musty ’60s holdovers to disco superstars.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
The World team was loaded with talent, but went 0-2 after NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic both sat out the second game, likely to preserve the health of two superstars who have struggled with injury in the past month.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
The superstars of the NHL will return to Winter Olympic action later on Wednesday, bringing with them thousands of fans from across the world, but it’s been far from a smooth buildup to the Games.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
And in San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini, the North Vancouver 19-year-old, the Canadians have one of the game’s brightest young superstars.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Noel Brennan, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Both of the Huskies’ superstars were named to the Naismith Trophy’s 30-player late-season team, marking the second national player of the year shortlist to feature the duo after both were named to the top 20 for the Wooden Award last week.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Many fans expect her, and these other global superstars, to do so.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
The World team was loaded with talent, but NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic both sat out its second game, likely to preserve the health of two superstars who have struggled with injury in the past month.
—Greg Beacham, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
To guide the initial sessions, the band brought in the hitmaking producer Arif Mardin, whose pop bona fides included producing several classic Aretha Franklin records and overseeing the Bee Gees’ transformation from musty ’60s holdovers to disco superstars.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
The World team was loaded with talent, but went 0-2 after NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic both sat out the second game, likely to preserve the health of two superstars who have struggled with injury in the past month.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
The superstars of the NHL will return to Winter Olympic action later on Wednesday, bringing with them thousands of fans from across the world, but it’s been far from a smooth buildup to the Games.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
And in San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini, the North Vancouver 19-year-old, the Canadians have one of the game’s brightest young superstars.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstars
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Villa Maçakızı, popular with A-list celebrities, is one of the best established.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Larkin is soaking in every moment of this Olympic experience, from sightseeing in Milan to life in the Olympic Village to meeting celebrities such as Snoop Dogg.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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It is anticipated that this is how the final stars, or the last sustained sources of light and energy, will arise in the Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Buyers are really looking for a big, broad comedy with stars.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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As a result, the final lineup is a mix of personalities, skillsets, and nationalities.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the challenges in coming up with a proposal that voters will support go beyond personalities.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The committee’s creation is the latest call for transparency and further investigation in the aftermath of the Justice Department’s release of a trove of Epstein files, which has sent shockwaves through several industries after revelations about the late financier’s ties to prominent figures.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of China’s most influential cultural figures, Wang is not simply a celebrity endorsement but occupies a rare position at the intersection of youth identity, entertainment, and fashion authority.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Superstars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstars. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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