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
But the company doesn't recognize only sports superstars as athletes.
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Chloe Veltman, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Ascendant pop superstar Chappell Roan is making a bold professional decision in order to stay true to her values.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
There, Chloe Kim reached superstar status, winning at 17 to become the youngest woman to claim an Olympic snowboarding gold medal.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
While the special appearances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin may have caused a buzz, our eyes were also, naturally, on what the Puerto Rican superstar was wearing on the night.
—Luz Garcia, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
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Chloe Veltman, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Ascendant pop superstar Chappell Roan is making a bold professional decision in order to stay true to her values.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
There, Chloe Kim reached superstar status, winning at 17 to become the youngest woman to claim an Olympic snowboarding gold medal.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
While the special appearances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin may have caused a buzz, our eyes were also, naturally, on what the Puerto Rican superstar was wearing on the night.
—Luz Garcia, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstar
Noun
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First, there are the concentric circle features, which look like wispy shells of ejecta blown off of the star.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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The lesson came in the form of a book about eating less, handed to her by a male co-star.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Among the celebrities who loved the post were award-winning singers Yolanda Adams and Melba Moore, actress Sharon Lawrence, celebrated dance choreographer Jamal Callender, and Access Hollywood co-host Scott Evans.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Scroll through the week’s best of celebrity beauty and pop culture’s glam below, and head to the app to vote for your favorite.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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Spencer Pratt, a reality television personality who lost his home in the Palisades fire, has also filed to run for mayor, framing his candidacy around frustration with the city’s response to the wildfire and broader concerns about quality of life and the lack of infrastructure.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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