as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office
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Recent Examples of megastar
Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will take the stage to perform at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles battle for the title on the gridiron.
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Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025
Now, Witt sits behind only megastar Ohtani in the eyes of his peers.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
But that was with megastar Caitlin Clark, who graduated last year and left for the WNBA.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
We're told the concept would be 'The Roast of WrestleMania,' featuring comedic megastar Tony Hinchcliffe.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025
Now, Witt sits behind only megastar Ohtani in the eyes of his peers.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
But that was with megastar Caitlin Clark, who graduated last year and left for the WNBA.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
We're told the concept would be 'The Roast of WrestleMania,' featuring comedic megastar Tony Hinchcliffe.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastar
Noun
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The message is clear, from designers, brands, fashion media, and celebrities alike: America’s mall brands are next up.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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And Adidas, Puma and even Reebok are also doubling down on their attempts to lure women, partnering with WNBA stars and other athletes and celebrities popular with females.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In this age of TV dominance of a culture that moves on fast, producers are trying to snag stars at the moment of their peak appeal.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Here are three takeaways from the Royals-O’s series: Kris Bubic stars in starter’s role The Royals always knew Bubic had the intangibles to become a big-league starting pitcher.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
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Not to mention, there’s a good dose of nostalgia thanks to a couple of pinball machines as well as an old-school Zoltar fortune-telling machine. Closer to our house, the East Brainerd location has a lot of the same decor but still manages to have a personality all its own.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to his website, Greenspan, an author, television personality, and co-founder of New School American Cheese, has received recognition for his work since the early 2000s.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Track is known for meets that announce superstar lineups, with the headlining athletes dropping out as the competition dates inch closer.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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New infielder Jonathan India has looked good in the leadoff spot ahead of superstar Bobby Witt Jr.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastar. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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