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superstar

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˌsupɝˈstɑɹ// UK //sˈuːpəstˌɑː// su·per·star Archaic

n. an extremely famous and successful person, especially in entertainment or sports. You use this to describe someone who is known by almost everyone.

n. a high-profile individual who has achieved exceptional fame and success in a particular field, such as music, film, or athletics.


SIMPLE

The young singer became a global superstar overnight.

CONTEXTUAL

The marketing team hired a sports superstar to promote their new line of running shoes.

COMPLEX

Despite her status as a global superstar, she maintained a surprisingly private life, rarely appearing in the media outside of her professional commitments.

Synonyms
Origin

From super- + star.

Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'superstar athlete' or 'superstar status'.

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