as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a basketball superstar
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Recent Examples of superstar
Before Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce held what can be considered America's version of a royal wedding, the superstar couple reportedly met with some British royals.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
That summer came mere months after the 36-year-old pop superstar wrapped her all-encompassing Eras Tour.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Ismael Saibari, Yassine Bounou (Bono), Sofyan Amrabat, and Brahim Díaz are some of the big names in the Moroccan squad, led by superstar defender Achraf Hakimi.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
For months, the internet has lit up with speculation about when, where and how the superstar couple would tie the knot.
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Emily Yahr,
Washington Post,
3 July 2026
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
That summer came mere months after the 36-year-old pop superstar wrapped her all-encompassing Eras Tour.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Ismael Saibari, Yassine Bounou (Bono), Sofyan Amrabat, and Brahim Díaz are some of the big names in the Moroccan squad, led by superstar defender Achraf Hakimi.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
For months, the internet has lit up with speculation about when, where and how the superstar couple would tie the knot.
—
Emily Yahr,
Washington Post,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
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The garment, rooted in West Asian culture, has been embraced with open arms by resortwear for decades, especially once it was brought into Western fashion in the 1950s by stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy.
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All three games of series were sellouts — a testament to the fandom of the two-time defending World Series champions and the team’s international baseball star, Ohtani.
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
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The result is a look that's fashion-forward and personality-filled, never overdone.
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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