MEGASTAR Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

megastar

noun

ˈme-gə-ˌstär

Definition of megastar

as in celebrity

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office

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Recent Examples of megastar Participation among younger girls has surged in recent years — fueled by the visibility of megastars such as Simone Biles, Serena Williams and Caitlin Clark. — Lindsay Davenport, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 The music megastar would go on to purchase that exact dwelling at 21. — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, for Argentina, a win would cap a historic and dominant era that has included the 2022 World Cup title, two Copa América trophies and the 2022 Finalissima — all while the team has been led by the global megastar Lionel Messi. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2026 In the space of eight years, Tems has metamorphosed from one-to-watch to global megastar. — Riann Phillip, Vogue, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for megastar

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Noun

Florence Pugh, Mariska Hargitay, Hudson Williams, Josh Gad and more celebrities have used their platforms to condemn the case in recent weeks.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Embassies, banks, and big-name retailers share the neighborhood with this member of The Leading Hotels of the World, whose guest list includes big celebrities and diplomats.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

And the pop star has been collecting some major co-signs along the way.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
In his first role following his military service, Song Kang (Sweet Home) stars as Kang Pi-o, the perfectionist grandson of a renowned maestro whose mother pushes him to be the very best.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Even when Monét isn’t being quite as playful as on past releases, her personality sparkles brighter than her esteemed guests.

— Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
The hotel’s personality is spelled out by the stores in the mall it’s connected to—all upscale, all chic.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of personality

Noun

The one-two punch of Fatal Attraction and Wall Street during the same year transformed me from leading man to superstar.

— Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
The centerpiece—or, in this case, off-centerpiece—is a small but unmistakable bow placed above Larsson’s right eyebrow, filled in with red crystals and outlined in black ones to mimic the Sanrio superstar’s signature accessory in pop-star style.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of superstar

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