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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 megastars
Both megastars see this collection as a symbol for future generations, exemplifying the merger of their realms and standing as a testament to collaborative greatness.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
See these modeling megastars' first time walking the runway for the lingerie brand's fashion show, ahead of their return to the runway after the show's six-year-hiatus .
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Several other American megastars have also recently set their eyes on performing in China.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
Those two megastars have their interests represented by Rick Yorn of business management firm LBI Entertainment as Hollywood evolves into a business where there are often overlapping responsibilities between agents and managers.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
See these modeling megastars' first time walking the runway for the lingerie brand's fashion show, ahead of their return to the runway after the show's six-year-hiatus .
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Several other American megastars have also recently set their eyes on performing in China.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
Those two megastars have their interests represented by Rick Yorn of business management firm LBI Entertainment as Hollywood evolves into a business where there are often overlapping responsibilities between agents and managers.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastars
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See all the best dressed celebrities of 2024 in the gallery below.Alex Badia, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Influencers and celebrities flaunt luxurious lifestyles, achieved seemingly without the grind traditionally associated with career advancement.Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Coach Doc River played the role of Secret Santa by sitting the Bucks’ two biggest stars — Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was dealing with back spasms, and Damian Lillard, who was out with a non-COVID-19 illness.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Eisenhower’s skills include getting difficult personalities to work together, constant attention to logistics and organizational genius.Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The brand is led by a passionate team of pet lovers who recognize that dogs and cats are individuals with their own personalities, preferences and needs.FunnyFuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Lesnar would go on to have multiple iconic feuds and matches with superstars like Kurt Angle, Roman Reigns, Big Show, John Cena, and Eddie Guerrero.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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But without their own superstars in Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, who are continuing to recover from the same injury (torn right abdominal muscle), the Magic lacked the offensive firepower to keep up in a battle between two of the NBA’s top defenses.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Megastars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastars. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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