MEGASTAR Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

megastar

noun

ˈme-gə-ˌstär

Definition of megastar

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 Houston megastar’s contribution also arrives as a broad coalition of Latin artists, athletes and organizations mobilizes to support Chocó’s recovery. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 Participation among younger girls has surged in recent years — fueled by the visibility of megastars such as Simone Biles, Serena Williams and Caitlin Clark. — Lindsay Davenport, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 The music megastar would go on to purchase that exact dwelling at 21. — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, for Argentina, a win would cap a historic and dominant era that has included the 2022 World Cup title, two Copa América trophies and the 2022 Finalissima — all while the team has been led by the global megastar Lionel Messi. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for megastar

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Noun

The Los Angeles city attorney’s office is suing an animal rescue organization that was once a favorite among Hollywood celebrities, alleging that its owner purchased dogs from puppy mills and portrayed them to adopters as animals that were rescued.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Above Average is billed as an irreverent look at celebrity culture, corporate power and society’s obsession with being exceptional.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

Stokes finished with a personal 2026 postseason-best 13 points to go with eight rebounds, three blocks and suffocating defense on Dream star Angel Reese, who was held to seven points on 2-for-8 shooting.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
The former Cowboys star motioned to the drivers of the vehicles to tell them to slow down, and that’s when the dispute began.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Behind the scenes, Chicago historian and media personality Studs Terkel played an integral role, acting as a guide for Mitchell.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Behind the scenes, Muse uses a collection of digital notes and instructions to guide its personality, actions and memory, all of which can be reviewed, edited and deleted.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of personality

Noun

But superstars can do that, especially when the opposition has no way of clamping down on their output.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
For a superstar commanding nearly $50 million this season, the fine amounts to little more than loose couch cushion change.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of superstar

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