superstar
Americannoun
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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.
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any very prominent or successful person or thing.
noun
Other Word Forms
- superstardom noun
Etymology
Origin of superstar
Example Sentences
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In basketball, a single superstar player can ensure a franchise’s relevance for a generation.
Soccer’s global powers, worth billions upon billions, come equipped with hulking stadiums, cutting-edge training facilities, and superstars imported from all over the globe.
The pair took in a gig by Colombian superstar Shakira, who performed five dates this month in El Salvador -- the "Whenever, Wherever" singer's first-ever concerts in the country.
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And Mr. Neville gives us a sense—not only through the audio but also in the fragmented imagery and abbreviated sequencing—of a superstar at loose ends.
He was also one of Morocco's superstars during the Africa Cup of Nations, with the host team making it to the final where they lost in a chaotic climax to the tournament to Senegal.
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