megastar

noun

mega·​star ˈme-gə-ˌstär How to pronounce megastar (audio)
megastardom noun

Examples of megastar in a Sentence

even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office
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Beyoncé and Lamar are already megastars, as are other GF nominees like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025 At the upper end of the spectrum are movies featuring megastars who have global appeal. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025 However, Montag has one dream collaboration with a pop megastar on her bucket list. Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025 Internet users appeared surprised to see the pop megastar taking on Blige’s rap-singing cadence, which prompted the performance to go viral. Nathan Vinson, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for megastar 

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of megastar was in 1969

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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megastar. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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