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

With the imminent departure of Messi and Ronaldo from the scene, there’s a battle to push forward the next global superstars to take those places. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Fanatics Fest is the company’s big bet on experiential entertainment, letting fans see superstars like James, Brady, Bieber, Jalen Brunson and John Cena up close and personal. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

This appears to be true even for global superstars like Ye, whose concert at Soldier Field in Chicago on Friday night served as a reunification for many of the hip-hop artists who have been in his orbit over the course of his long career. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

While she has been highly criticized for not marketing the WNBA's superstars enough, namely Clark, the league has seen tremendous growth under Engelbert. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Some celebs chose superstars to help watch over their children growing up, and those kids have since gone on to become big names as well. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

Cousy was one of the NBA's first superstars as the dazzling point guard on the dynastic Boston Celtics before retiring in 1963 after winning his fifth straight NBA title and his 12th All-NBA selection. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

And their superstars responded Sunday afternoon with an offensive explosion. — Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Beyond establishing the foundation of her own career, the works assisted in milestone moments for fellow iconic superstars — including a pair of significant Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hits — in markedly different renditions from the originals. — Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026