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Superstar - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A superstar is an exceptionally famous and talented person, often in entertainment or sports, who achieves widespread recognition and admiration for their outstanding skills or performances.

superstar

/ˈsuːpərˌstɑːr/ /ˈsuːpəˌstɑː/

Definition:

An extremely famous and successful performer, athlete, or public figure.

Synonyms:

celebrity, icon, luminary, megastar

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

nobody, unknown

Common Collocations:

rising superstar, superstar athlete, superstar status, superstar singer

Derivatives:

superstardom, superstarlet

Usage Tips:

Use "superstar" to describe someone exceptionally famous in entertainment, sports, or other fields.

Common Phrases:

born a superstar, overnight superstar, superstar in the making

Etymology:

Derived from "super-" (above) + "star," first used in the early 20th century for outstanding performers.

Examples:

  • 1. She became a superstar after her hit single topped the charts.
  • 2. The young athlete is already being called a future superstar.
  • 3. Everyone admires the Hollywood superstar for her talent and charm.
  • 4. The band’s lead singer rose to superstar status overnight.

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