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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
Shah Rukh Khan, 59, is a Bollywood megastar who has acted in over 80 films in a career that has spanned almost three decades.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 May 2025
The Context Rihanna arrived around 10 p.m. ET, nearly breaking her own record for arriving late for fashion's biggest night (the megastar made her red carpet appearance at the 2023 Met Gala around 10:15 p.m., by which time many other stars had already left the event).
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
At Least 24 Dead, 27,000 Forced To Evacuate As South Korea Battles ‘Worst Ever Wildfires’ (Photos)
Only Mariah Carey and Harry Styles Beat Lady Gaga
Gaga and Mars still trail two other megastars who’ve managed even longer stays at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 May 2025
The Context Rihanna arrived around 10 p.m. ET, nearly breaking her own record for arriving late for fashion's biggest night (the megastar made her red carpet appearance at the 2023 Met Gala around 10:15 p.m., by which time many other stars had already left the event).
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
At Least 24 Dead, 27,000 Forced To Evacuate As South Korea Battles ‘Worst Ever Wildfires’ (Photos)
Only Mariah Carey and Harry Styles Beat Lady Gaga
Gaga and Mars still trail two other megastars who’ve managed even longer stays at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megastar
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Both casinos will offer new Italian restaurants in partnership with Giada De Laurentiis, and food halls featuring the first suburban locations for Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream, as well as Lucky Goat, a new burger restaurant by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Another celebrity’s name has been dropped in Diddy‘s trial.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 May 2025
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There is not normally an upside to losing a star player through injury for a lengthy period, but Kaoru Mitoma’s absence from the last 16 games of the 2023-24 season had a silver lining for Brighton & Hove Albion.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Elizabeth took off, Joel started drinking and this marked the beginning of a spiral for the star.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Rangel, a mustachioed, natty dresser rarely seen with a hair out of place, hardly had a reputation for a shy and retiring personality.—
Daily News Staff,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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In January, Netflix announced a licensing agreement with YouTube superstar Ms. Rachel (a.k.a.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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Our customers range from entrepreneurs to artists to superstars ... what many of them are looking for is a way to express their lifestyle and individuality.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
1 June 2025
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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megastar. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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