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
Backstage, various superstars applauded and congratulated him on the win, including Rey Mysterio, Sheamus, and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
In New York City, pop superstars Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter reunite for a girls' night out.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
This year it was headlined by pop superstars Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake, Charli xcx and Green Day.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Smith secures a dynasty On a team crowded with superstars, the cerebral catcher can go unnoticed.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The 2025 World Series delivered a number of standout moments for Dodgers superstars.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
This mountain town of about 60,000 inhabitants was called home by a group of six athletes who would eventually become ski superstars in the 1950s.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
From April 4- 6, 2025, pop superstars Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake will headline the 14th edition of the TecatePa’l Norte festival, a massive music celebration held annually in Monterrey.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
The track was included on a compilation featuring pop superstars all doing their best to join in on the holiday fun, titled Platinum Christmas.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
In New York City, pop superstars Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter reunite for a girls' night out.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
This year it was headlined by pop superstars Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake, Charli xcx and Green Day.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Smith secures a dynasty On a team crowded with superstars, the cerebral catcher can go unnoticed.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The 2025 World Series delivered a number of standout moments for Dodgers superstars.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
This mountain town of about 60,000 inhabitants was called home by a group of six athletes who would eventually become ski superstars in the 1950s.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
From April 4- 6, 2025, pop superstars Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake will headline the 14th edition of the TecatePa’l Norte festival, a massive music celebration held annually in Monterrey.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
The track was included on a compilation featuring pop superstars all doing their best to join in on the holiday fun, titled Platinum Christmas.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstars
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As an attorney at Blank Rome, Combs represents high-net-worth individuals and celebrities like model Emily Ratajkowski and hairstylist Chris Appleton.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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New Zealanders are actively trying to not treat people like celebrities.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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But please know that those stars are given tenderly.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In 2020, Lawrence celebrated her 30th birthday and received a sweet message from Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the media personalities.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Back when Lyft announced Women Connect, other alt-right personalities, including influencer Tomi Lahren, blasted the program.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
8 Nov. 2025
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Turnout figures for the Sacramento region show the Yes on 50 campaign benefitted from low voter turnout compared to other recent elections.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Superstars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstars. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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