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
Despite the massive reshuffling of the decks, most of the league’s superstars stayed put.
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 8 May 2026
Paxley wrestled other talented superstars, including Asuka, Ash By Elegance, Kayden Carter, Katana Chance, Gigi Dolin, Thea Hail, Fallon Henley, Michin, Liv Morgan, Ivy Nile, Jaida Parker, Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez, Sol Ruca, Kairi Sane, Lyra Valkyria, and Zaria.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Well, in a few weeks, WWE superstars could put the line to work.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Bravo is about having an authentic experience circling highly dramatic, funny, aspirational, one-of-a-kind superstars.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The strength so far this reporting season has been broad-based and not confined to just the Big Tech superstars that dominate the market.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The Liberty, who won the 2024 WNBA championship, are led by a trio of veteran superstars in two-time MVP Breanna Stewart, 2021 MVP Jonquel Jones and four-time All-Star Sabrina Ionescu, players that most of Connecticut’s young talent grew up idolizing.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Say goodbye to the mid-summer lull with the unstoppable flower power of these garden superstars.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Two country music superstars are teaming up for a tour this summer that will pay a visit to San Diego at Petco Park.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 8 May 2026
Paxley wrestled other talented superstars, including Asuka, Ash By Elegance, Kayden Carter, Katana Chance, Gigi Dolin, Thea Hail, Fallon Henley, Michin, Liv Morgan, Ivy Nile, Jaida Parker, Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez, Sol Ruca, Kairi Sane, Lyra Valkyria, and Zaria.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Well, in a few weeks, WWE superstars could put the line to work.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Bravo is about having an authentic experience circling highly dramatic, funny, aspirational, one-of-a-kind superstars.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The strength so far this reporting season has been broad-based and not confined to just the Big Tech superstars that dominate the market.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The Liberty, who won the 2024 WNBA championship, are led by a trio of veteran superstars in two-time MVP Breanna Stewart, 2021 MVP Jonquel Jones and four-time All-Star Sabrina Ionescu, players that most of Connecticut’s young talent grew up idolizing.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Say goodbye to the mid-summer lull with the unstoppable flower power of these garden superstars.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Two country music superstars are teaming up for a tour this summer that will pay a visit to San Diego at Petco Park.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstars
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These mad scientists then trained a small flock of sheep to recognize four celebrities—Emma Watson, Barack Obama, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce—from their pictures on the internet.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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In addition to adult content creators, OnlyFans says those on its platform include including comedians, athletes, fashion designers, music artists and celebrities.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Related Stories Original stars of the show were in short supply, with several key cast members having passed on — including Paul Reubens, who died three years ago, and Phil Hartman and Lynne Marie Stewart, who died in 1998 and 2025, respectively.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Here is a guide to the wellness retreats and hotels owned or co-owned by familiar names — what each property is known for and how the stars got involved.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Growing up in Southern California meant marinating in a beautifully chaotic media stew where local sports writers and radio personalities were some of our defining cultural commentators.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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It’s caused quite the stir on social media, with personalities like Clay Travis weighing in, saying First Take should have Bayless on during the NFL season.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The large monetary figures Ingoglia unveiled during each news conference came from analyses conducted by the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency team, or DOGE, which had requested budget information from and visited many municipalities across the state.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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