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
The Heat get superstar and two-time NBA MVP Giannis and sixth-man big Bobby Portis.
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Greg Cote
june 23,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The more Bedard develops into a superstar, the more his number will rise.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The superstar teased as much during an interview on Good Morning America with Diane Sawyer, who said that seeing the two artists perform the song would be a dream.
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Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Bilas said the top of the draft has superstar potential.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for superstar
Greg Cote
june 23,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The more Bedard develops into a superstar, the more his number will rise.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The superstar teased as much during an interview on Good Morning America with Diane Sawyer, who said that seeing the two artists perform the song would be a dream.
—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Bilas said the top of the draft has superstar potential.
—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for superstar
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 chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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The biggest of big media — from Amazon to Fox and Tubi to Netflix — are aggressively courting creators for deals as marketers scramble to tap into the heat around personalities who ply their trade on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and the like.
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“Superstar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstar. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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