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
Littler, whose meteoric rise from virtual unknown to megastar in the tournament one year ago led to viral fame, broke down in tears after the final toss that earned him the trophy.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Comments Joe Alwyn has a blunt message for anyone still obsessing over his breakup from pop megastar, Taylor Swift: move on.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The 19th person picked to receive the award — the soccer megastar Lionel Messi — did not attend the ceremony or send a representative to accept on his behalf because of a scheduling conflict, according to the White House.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
That group includes projects from megastars like AC/DC, Journey, Bob Marley, Fleetwood Mac, and even the Hamilton Broadway cast recording, which, like much of Moana, was also penned by the genius that is Lin-Manuel Miranda.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Comments Joe Alwyn has a blunt message for anyone still obsessing over his breakup from pop megastar, Taylor Swift: move on.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The 19th person picked to receive the award — the soccer megastar Lionel Messi — did not attend the ceremony or send a representative to accept on his behalf because of a scheduling conflict, according to the White House.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
That group includes projects from megastars like AC/DC, Journey, Bob Marley, Fleetwood Mac, and even the Hamilton Broadway cast recording, which, like much of Moana, was also penned by the genius that is Lin-Manuel Miranda.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastar
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Spiro, a celebrity attorney who also counts Elon Musk and Jay-Z as clients, has been known to charge clients as much as $2,000 per hour and started representing Adams shortly after his Sept. 26 indictment.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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The reality star from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills just shared her favorite winter fashion finds during an Amazon Live.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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If not, the San Francisco Giants are another top suitor who could swoop in and steal the star from New York.—
Zach Pressnell,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Spaces brimming with personality that feels intentional and curated, as opposed to chaotic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Uniquely is a Sacramento Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Sacramento area so special.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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This move for the Suns could hint at a potential trade for Miami Heat superstar forward Jimmy Butler, one of the best players on the trading block.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The couple sat front row alongside rapper Future and NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama at the label’s fall 2025 presentation, designed by creative director Pharrell Williams.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastar. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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