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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

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Other Word Forms

  • superstardom noun

Etymology

Origin of superstar

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

Example Sentences

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Where college football’s newest superstar goes next remains an open question.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chalamet -- the "Dune" superstar and two-time Oscar nominee who recently portrayed Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown" -- rigorously trained in table tennis for the role.

From Barron's

In the 2000s, he became one of the first stars of reality TV in The Osbournes, charting the everyday life of a rock superstar and his family.

From BBC

The 30-year-old Serbian superstar collapsed to the court in agony after his left leg appeared to buckle after Jones stepped on his foot while attempting to defend a drive.

From Barron's

"She has an extraordinary ability to put people at ease and bring out the very best in them, whether they're global superstars or members of the audience."

From BBC