superstar
[soo-per-stahr]
- 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.
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Origin of superstar
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Related Words
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
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
- 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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Word Origin and History for superstar
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