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
For higher-grade versions of the multitude of super superstars in this set, the cost is as high as $1,000 and up.
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Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Together, the five of them became overnight superstars, toured the world, and released five studio albums during their whirlwind five years together as a band.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Eight prospects suited up for the United States, sharing a dugout with All-Stars and superstars.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, our crews and line producers— who are superstars— pulled it off.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Stars, or even more to the point, superstars, take such matters into their own hands.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Top loaders are superstars at deep cleaning and tend to have a longer lifespan.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The dominance from UConn’s superstars is by design as the regular season winds down.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Major pop superstars have been nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this fall.
—Andrea Dresdale, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Together, the five of them became overnight superstars, toured the world, and released five studio albums during their whirlwind five years together as a band.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Eight prospects suited up for the United States, sharing a dugout with All-Stars and superstars.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, our crews and line producers— who are superstars— pulled it off.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Stars, or even more to the point, superstars, take such matters into their own hands.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Top loaders are superstars at deep cleaning and tend to have a longer lifespan.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The dominance from UConn’s superstars is by design as the regular season winds down.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Major pop superstars have been nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this fall.
—Andrea Dresdale, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstars
Noun
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Take in views of Cape Town’s spectacular Twelve Apostles mountain range while keeping an eye out for celebrities at Camps Bay Beach in South Africa.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Located in Eastlake Park, Phoenix’s first historically Black community, the restaurant has functioned as a home away from home for its regulars and for celebrities like Aretha Franklin, Charles Barkley and Jesse Jackson.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This isn’t just a local problem; the Astrophage are eating stars everywhere, like ants at an intergalactic picnic.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The stars are turning down the volume, but not changing the message.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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But while their games have some similarities, their personalities on the court are polar opposites.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The coaches have different styles, philosophies and personalities that fit their respective programs.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Spotify claims those who aren’t household names can earn six figures, with more than 1,500 artists earning $1 million last year.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pay a little more, and kids can sign up for craft sessions to make dream catchers or paint ceramic Boholano figures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Superstars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstars. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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