as in celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a basketball superstar
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Recent Examples of superstars
From April 4- 6, 2025, pop superstars Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake will headline the 14th edition of the TecatePa’l Norte festival, a massive music celebration held annually in Monterrey.
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
The track was included on a compilation featuring pop superstars all doing their best to join in on the holiday fun, titled Platinum Christmas.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023 features performances from the superstars who made the show so successful.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Because dynasties in the NBA are built on multiple superstars, not just one.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2024
Aniston was an unknown actor before Friends turned her and her co-stars into superstars virtually overnight.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
Among those returning are superstars Bryant and Sierra Ballard, a key contributor on beam and floor and an impactful team leader.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The gloriously moist critter is the same species as worldwide superstars Moo Deng from Thailand and Haggis from Scotland (though pygmy hippopotamuses are native to forests and swamps in West Africa).
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
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
Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
The track was included on a compilation featuring pop superstars all doing their best to join in on the holiday fun, titled Platinum Christmas.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023 features performances from the superstars who made the show so successful.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Because dynasties in the NBA are built on multiple superstars, not just one.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2024
Aniston was an unknown actor before Friends turned her and her co-stars into superstars virtually overnight.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
Among those returning are superstars Bryant and Sierra Ballard, a key contributor on beam and floor and an impactful team leader.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The gloriously moist critter is the same species as worldwide superstars Moo Deng from Thailand and Haggis from Scotland (though pygmy hippopotamuses are native to forests and swamps in West Africa).
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstars
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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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The president-elect hosted the program for 14 seasons, including seven runs that featured celebrities competing for charity.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Dec. 2024
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While the artwork paints a nostalgic portrait of the era, the true stars of the show are the machines that roared through history and put countless manufacturers, drivers, and race teams on the map.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ju Ji-Hoon stars as Jung Won-Young, the enigmatic owner of the titular light shop, located at the end of a foreboding dark alley.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 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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“Superstars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstars. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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