superstars

noun

plural of superstar
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 World powers, the sport’s biggest superstars and historically rowdy fanbases were all sent to DFW to put on a show. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 In a World Cup of superstars, both teams have had their top players deliver. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 12 July 2026 Because my absolute favorite thing is to see soccer superstars cry. — Amrit Dhir, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026 Consider the fates of the British Invasion superstars who emerged from England alongside the Stones in the 1960s. — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Yes, the teenager hasn’t impressed as much as other superstars at this tournament, but that could change in a split second. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella The FIFA World Cup is really bringing its first Halftime Show to another level by initially announcing global superstars BTS, Madonna, and Shakira for the show. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 Lots of Heat superstars have a rocky departure and then get welcomed back into the fold. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026 Pro wrestling fans were reminded last week about how close their favorite superstars are to the end than the beginning. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstars
  1. celebrities
  2. stars
  3. personalities
  4. figures
Noun
  • During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
  • Among the celebrities watching from VIP boxes were Shakira and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • Emma is played by different actresses over the course of the series (Jessica Reynolds, Brenda Blethyn) alongside a cast of talented co-stars.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • The epic stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, whose long journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War reunites him with his wife, Penelope (Anne Hathaway), and son, Telemachus (Tom Holland).
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026
Definition of stars
Noun
  • Several members of the family have been noted personalities in arts and culture.
    — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
  • This artistry is perhaps most evident during character introductions, key in short fiction, when personalities must enter the page memorably enough to keep track of but quickly enough not to derail momentum.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
  • The narrative centers on the early careers and shifting dynamic between legendary figures Cao Cao and Yuan Shao as political corruption, peasant rebellions, and personal ambitions push the capital of Luoyang into absolute chaos.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 July 2026
Definition of figures

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