superstar

[ soo-per-stahr ]

/ ˈsu pərˌstɑr /

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noun

a person, as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for his or her services.

any very prominent or successful person or thing.

Origin of superstar

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; super- + star

OTHER WORDS FROM superstar

su·per·star·dom, noun

Words nearby superstar

supersize, supersonic, supersonic transport, supersonics, superspeed, superstar, superstate, superstation, superstition, superstitious, superstore

Example sentences from the Web for superstar

Republican superstar Paul Ryan is still mooted as potential 2016 Republican presidential candidate.

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That victory for the tab became a bargaining chip in all future dealings with the superstar.

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So long to a winner, a superstar, a gentleman, and a Yankee.

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The feelings of some of the local artists about the coming of this “New York superstar” were, uh, different.

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The latest Dodger superstar haul has obviously come at a very steep personal price for some caught in the crossfire.

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British Dictionary definitions for superstar

superstar

/ (ˈsuːpəˌstɑː) /

noun

a popular singer, film star, etc, who is idolized by fans and elevated to a position of importance in the entertainment industry

Derived forms of superstar

superstardom, noun

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