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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

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Recently, the salsa legend was name-checked in Nuevayol by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny and briefly appeared in the song's music video.

From BBC

Surprise package: Scotland, it seems, is keen on country music - Glasgow is the only place with US superstar Zach Bryan in its Spotify top 10.

From BBC

The genre also produced some of the country's earliest music superstars.

From BBC

But she is also someone who transcends her sport, a 22-year-old global superstar with a bank balance to make your eyes water.

From BBC

Japanese superstar Kaori Sakamoto said her feeling was one of "frustration" after missing out on Olympic gold in her final figure skating competition on Thursday.

From Barron's

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