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superstar

American  
[soo-per-stahr] / ˈsu pərˌstɑr /

noun

  1. a person, such as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for their services.

  2. any very prominent or successful person or thing.

superstar British  
/ ˈsuːpəˌstɑː /

noun

  1. a popular singer, film star, etc, who is idolized by fans and elevated to a position of importance in the entertainment industry

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • superstardom noun

Etymology

Origin of superstar

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; super- + star

Example Sentences

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Even more concerning than the Lakers’ 139-96 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday was watching superstar guard Luka Doncic hobble off the court with a left hamstring injury in the third quarter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Reality TV superstar and fashion mogul Kylie Jenner has put her longtime California mansion on the market for $20.25 million—nearly 10 years after she scooped up the enormous home for almost half that price.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

British Athletics described Rand as a "genuine superstar" and a "trailblazer".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“How many times do you have the superstar on your team that you’re like, ‘Ah, I wish I had 10 of them’?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Another screen features five of the superstar players competing in tonight’s opening ceremony.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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