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
The statue, depicting the two megastars in an iconic pose from the beloved Yash Raj Films 1995 romantic comedy – which follows two non-resident Indians and their romance across Europe and India – will mark the beginning of the film’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Action megastar Jason Statham still looks powerful for a man inching toward 60.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
The pop megastar released his last studio album three years ago with 2022's Harry's House, and concluded his final Love On Tour show nearly two years ago.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
One of the best parts about being a fan of a megastar is watching their fashion evolution in real time.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Action megastar Jason Statham still looks powerful for a man inching toward 60.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
The pop megastar released his last studio album three years ago with 2022's Harry's House, and concluded his final Love On Tour show nearly two years ago.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
One of the best parts about being a fan of a megastar is watching their fashion evolution in real time.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastar
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The firm specialized in celebrity, events and brands and maintained offices in L.A. and New York.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The network has ordered Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, which will see the celebrity chef go undercover to rescue America’s filthiest restaurants.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 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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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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This translates into Jan having to collaborate with many versions of himself that have unique skills and far too many conflicting personalities defined by past events.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This colossal collision of plotlines and personalities, of wild opposites and weird outcomes?—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The pop superstar’s Grammy-winning full-length just turned five years old, and setting itself apart from so many other collections in a genre known for quick turnover, remains hugely commercially successful.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Katy Perry: Pop superstar Katy Perry performed a tribute to Earth during her journey as part of the historic all-women space crew mission.—
Jennifer Earl, Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastar. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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