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superstar

[soo-per-stahr] / ˈsu pərˌstɑr /
ADJECTIVE
eminent
Synonyms
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big-name distinguished esteemed famed high-ranking illustrious noted outstanding preeminent prominent renowned well-known
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VIP august big-gun big-league big-time celeb celebrated celebrious conspicuous dominant elevated exalted grand great high leonine lionlike lofty name noble notable noteworthy of note page-oner paramount prestigious redoubted star superior
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common inconspicuous inferior insignificant obscure ordinary unimportant unknown unremarkable
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disrespected undistinguished unnotable
ADJECTIVE
illustrious
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distinguished eminent esteemed exalted famed glorious lofty noble outstanding remarkable renowned splendid well-known
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big-league big-name brilliant celeb celebrated great heavy monster name notable noted resplendent signal star sublime
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bad humble inferior insignificant ordinary poor regular unimportant unknown unremarkable usual
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infamous lowly
ADJECTIVE
renowned
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acclaimed distinguished eminent esteemed famed great illustrious notable noted outstanding prominent well-known
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big-name celebrated celebrious extolled high-profile in the limelight lauded monster name of note praised redoubted signal splashy star
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common inconspicuous infamous inferior insignificant ordinary poor unimportant unknown unnoticeable unremarkable
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anonymous obscure
ADJECTIVE
well-known
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acclaimed eminent illustrious important infamous known leading notable noted notorious outstanding popular prominent recognized renowned reputable
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VIP WK big big-name big-shot celeb celebrated common conspicuous in the limelight in the public eye large name public somebody splashy star widely known
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inconspicuous inferior insignificant obscure ordinary unimportant unknown unnoticeable unremarkable
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unfamiliar
NOUN
big name
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big star captain of industry celebrity headliner heavyweight idol megastar mogul nabob panjandrum person to be reckoned with star topliner very important person well-known person
NOUN
celebrity
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figure hero luminary personage personality someone star
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VIP ace bigwig cynosure heavyweight hotshot immortal lion magnate mahatma name notable somebody worthy
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big cheese big deal big gun big name big shot big stuff celeb famous person major leaguer the cheese
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commoner
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nobody nonentity unknown
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obscurity
NOUN
hero/heroine
Synonyms
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ace adventurer celebrity combatant conqueror daredevil demigod diva exemplar gallant god goddess great person heavy ideal idol lead leading person lion martyr model paladin person of the hour popular figure prima donna principal protagonist saint star tin god victor worthy
NOUN
idol
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darling hero
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beloved dear desire favorite inamorata
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eidolon false god
NOUN
leading light
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choice spirit leader luminary master spirit one in a million sage shining light star
NOUN
luminary
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celebrity dignitary notable personage
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VIP eminence leader lion name notability personality somebody star worthy
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big name celeb
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nobody
NOUN
matinee idol
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leading man
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box office gold favorite leading lady star star of stage and screen tin god
NOUN
name
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personality star
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entertainer headliner hero lion luminary notability notable somebody
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big name celeb
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unknown
NOUN
notable
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celebrity dignitary luminary
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VIP chief eminence executive figure heavyweight high-up hot dog leader lion magnate mogul name notability personage personality pooh-bah power somebody star worthy
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big name big shot big wheel big-time operator
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commoner nobody
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lowlife unknown
NOUN
personage/personality
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VIP big shot bigwig brass celeb chief cynosure dignitary distinguished person eminence face hot shot individual luminary monster name public figure somebody star top dog worthy
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lowlife
NOUN
prima donna
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diva first lady headliner lead vocalist leading lady opera singer singer soloist star superwoman topliner
NOUN
professional
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artist expert pro specialist
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adept artiste authority brain egghead hotshot powerhouse pundit shark star virtuoso whiz wizard
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old hand old pro old war-horse phenom proficient whiz kid
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amateur rookie
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apprentice greenhorn
NOUN
role model
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example exemplar good example hero heroine idol mentor
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epitome paragon shining example star very model
NOUN
somebody
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someone whoever
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VIP celebrity dignitary heavyweight luminary name notable one personage so-and-so star
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household name person of note public figure some person
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nobody unknown
NOUN
star
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celebrity favorite hero idol name
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draw headliner lead luminary starlet
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big shot leading role somebody someone topliner
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commoner
NOUN
VIP
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STRONG
celebrity dignitary heavyweight luminary mogul notable personality star worthy
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big cheese big enchilada big kahuna big name famous person high-muck-a-muck public figure top banana
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nobody nonentity
NOUN
virtuoso
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magician musician prodigy
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ace adept artist artiste authority brain celebrity champ champion crackerjack egghead genius hotshot natural performer pro professional pundit sharp star whiz wizard
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big deal dillettante hot stuff intelligent no slouch old hand old pro
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amateur ignoramus imbecile rookie
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greenhorn

Example Sentences

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Irish superstar and two-weight undisputed champion Taylor, 39, has twice fought in Dublin but has been unable to secure a bout at Croke Park.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He envisioned an expert floor general running the point, a giant manning the middle, and a superstar scorer on the wing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Golf superstar Tiger Woods told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing radio channels before his car crash last Friday, according to an accident report released by police Tuesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Reality TV superstar and fashion mogul Kylie Jenner has put her longtime California mansion on the market for $20.25 million—nearly 10 years after she scooped up the enormous home for almost half that price.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Besides the whole Sparkle angle, I'm psyched to do something outside of the shadow of my superstar brother.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon