megastar

noun

mega·​star ˈme-gə-ˌstär How to pronounce megastar (audio)
Synonyms of megastarnext
: superstar
megastardom
ˈme-gə-ˌstär-dəm How to pronounce megastar (audio)
noun

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Examples of megastar in a Sentence

even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office
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The megastar brought mayhem to studio 8H last night as both the host and musical guest for the latest episode of Saturday Night Live's 50th season. — Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025 The move represents the latest entrepreneurial venture for the Indian megastar, who previously established VFX house NY VFX Waala and partnered with Sweden’s Goodby Kansas Studios in strategic technology alliances. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025 The megastar and athlete haven’t revealed their plans to start a family. — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Feb. 2025 Rihanna, 36, is a nine-time Grammy-winning megastar and billionaire founder of Fenty Beauty. — Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for megastar

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First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of megastar was in 1969

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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megastar. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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