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
Bieber then saved her final shout-out for her husband, pop superstar Justin Bieber.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2025
Timberwolves Plan to Wear Down LeBron as Series Wears On
The 40-year-old superstar has not looked like himself so far.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, last year’s European Championship saw Spain beat England 2-1 in the final, with Spanish teenage superstar Lamine Yamal shining throughout the tournament.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
For his August 2023 VIBE cover, at the height of his Vegas acclaim, the Confessions superstar gushed about being King — of R&B and Sin City — and why his residency meant so much to him.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2025
Timberwolves Plan to Wear Down LeBron as Series Wears On
The 40-year-old superstar has not looked like himself so far.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, last year’s European Championship saw Spain beat England 2-1 in the final, with Spanish teenage superstar Lamine Yamal shining throughout the tournament.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
For his August 2023 VIBE cover, at the height of his Vegas acclaim, the Confessions superstar gushed about being King — of R&B and Sin City — and why his residency meant so much to him.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
Noun
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How to see the Lyrids The meteors seem to emerge – or radiate – from the constellation Lyra, specifically a bright star named Vega, according to astronomers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Aberdeen would have been a fan favorite and the top returner in a backcourt losing three stars in Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Before and after the trip, other female celebrities, like Olivia Munn, Jessica Chastain, Olivia Wilde, Emily Ratajkowski, blasted the feminist P.R. spin.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Typical celebrity riders make demands related to an actor’s comfort — such as a swank trailer, high-quality food and luxurious accommodations and transportation.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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