superstar
[soo-per-stahr]
noun
a person, as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for his or her services.
any very prominent or successful person or thing.
Origin of superstar
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Related Words for superstar
great, outstanding, illustrious, famed, notable, eminent, noted, well-known, acclaimed, distinguished, prominent, esteemed, renowned, leading, important, recognized, popular, reputable, known, notoriousExamples from the Web for superstar
Contemporary Examples of superstar
Republican superstar Paul Ryan is still mooted as potential 2016 Republican presidential candidate.
That victory for the tab became a bargaining chip in all future dealings with the superstar.
So long to a winner, a superstar, a gentleman, and a Yankee.
The feelings of some of the local artists about the coming of this “New York superstar” were, uh, different.
The latest Dodger superstar haul has obviously come at a very steep personal price for some caught in the crossfire.
superstar
noun
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