SUPERSTAR Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

superstar

noun

ˈsü-pər-ˌstär

Definition of superstar

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 And on the strength of her buzzy Lucky Me Tour — which was just extended through 2027 — the multiplatinum global superstar will receive Billboard’s Outstanding Pop Tour of the Year award as well. — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026 Kelce is a superstar pro football player, so this was to be expected. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026 Aces superstar A’ja Wilson received a technical foul after being involved in an altercation with a Fever fan along the baseline during the fourth quarter of Las Vegas’ 99-89 loss to Indiana. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Megan Thee Stallion has been announced as a performer in the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, marking the Hip-Hop superstar’s next runway appearance. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superstar

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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

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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

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

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