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superstar

[soo-per-stahr] / ˈsu pərˌstɑr /
ADJECTIVE
eminent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
big-name distinguished esteemed famed high-ranking illustrious noted outstanding preeminent prominent renowned well-known
WEAK
VIP august big-gun big-league big-time celeb celebrated celebrious conspicuous dominant elevated exalted grand great high leonine lionlike lofty name noble notable noteworthy of note page-oner paramount prestigious redoubted star superior
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common inconspicuous inferior insignificant obscure ordinary unimportant unknown unremarkable
WEAK
disrespected undistinguished unnotable
ADJECTIVE
illustrious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distinguished eminent esteemed exalted famed glorious lofty noble outstanding remarkable renowned splendid well-known
WEAK
big-league big-name brilliant celeb celebrated great heavy monster name notable noted resplendent signal star sublime
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad humble inferior insignificant ordinary poor regular unimportant unknown unremarkable usual
WEAK
infamous lowly
ADJECTIVE
renowned
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acclaimed distinguished eminent esteemed famed great illustrious notable noted outstanding prominent well-known
WEAK
big-name celebrated celebrious extolled high-profile in the limelight lauded monster name of note praised redoubted signal splashy star
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common inconspicuous infamous inferior insignificant ordinary poor unimportant unknown unnoticeable unremarkable
WEAK
anonymous obscure
ADJECTIVE
well-known
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acclaimed eminent illustrious important infamous known leading notable noted notorious outstanding popular prominent recognized renowned reputable
WEAK
VIP WK big big-name big-shot celeb celebrated common conspicuous in the limelight in the public eye large name public somebody splashy star widely known
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inconspicuous inferior insignificant obscure ordinary unimportant unknown unnoticeable unremarkable
WEAK
unfamiliar
NOUN
big name
Synonyms
WEAK
big star captain of industry celebrity headliner heavyweight idol megastar mogul nabob panjandrum person to be reckoned with star topliner very important person well-known person
NOUN
celebrity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
figure hero luminary personage personality someone star
STRONG
VIP ace bigwig cynosure heavyweight hotshot immortal lion magnate mahatma name notable somebody worthy
WEAK
big cheese big deal big gun big name big shot big stuff celeb famous person major leaguer the cheese
Antonyms
STRONGEST
commoner
STRONG
nobody nonentity unknown
WEAK
obscurity
NOUN
hero/heroine
Synonyms
WEAK
ace adventurer celebrity combatant conqueror daredevil demigod diva exemplar gallant god goddess great person heavy ideal idol lead leading person lion martyr model paladin person of the hour popular figure prima donna principal protagonist saint star tin god victor worthy
NOUN
idol
Synonyms
STRONGEST
darling hero
STRONG
beloved dear desire favorite inamorata
WEAK
eidolon false god
NOUN
leading light
Synonyms
WEAK
choice spirit leader luminary master spirit one in a million sage shining light star
NOUN
luminary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
celebrity dignitary notable personage
STRONG
VIP eminence leader lion name notability personality somebody star worthy
WEAK
big name celeb
Antonyms
STRONG
nobody
NOUN
matinee idol
Synonyms
STRONGEST
leading man
WEAK
box office gold favorite leading lady star star of stage and screen tin god
NOUN
name
Synonyms
STRONGEST
personality star
STRONG
entertainer headliner hero lion luminary notability notable somebody
WEAK
big name celeb
Antonyms
WEAK
unknown
NOUN
notable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
celebrity dignitary luminary
STRONG
VIP chief eminence executive figure heavyweight high-up hot dog leader lion magnate mogul name notability personage personality pooh-bah power somebody star worthy
WEAK
big name big shot big wheel big-time operator
Antonyms
STRONG
commoner nobody
WEAK
lowlife unknown
NOUN
personage/personality
Synonyms
WEAK
VIP big shot bigwig brass celeb chief cynosure dignitary distinguished person eminence face hot shot individual luminary monster name public figure somebody star top dog worthy
Antonyms
WEAK
lowlife
NOUN
prima donna
Synonyms
WEAK
diva first lady headliner lead vocalist leading lady opera singer singer soloist star superwoman topliner
NOUN
professional
Synonyms
STRONGEST
artist expert pro specialist
STRONG
adept artiste authority brain egghead hotshot powerhouse pundit shark star virtuoso whiz wizard
WEAK
old hand old pro old war-horse phenom proficient whiz kid
Antonyms
STRONG
amateur rookie
WEAK
apprentice greenhorn
NOUN
role model
Synonyms
STRONGEST
example exemplar good example hero heroine idol mentor
WEAK
epitome paragon shining example star very model
NOUN
somebody
Synonyms
STRONGEST
someone whoever
STRONG
VIP celebrity dignitary heavyweight luminary name notable one personage so-and-so star
WEAK
household name person of note public figure some person
Antonyms
STRONG
nobody unknown
NOUN
star
Synonyms
STRONGEST
celebrity favorite hero idol name
STRONG
draw headliner lead luminary starlet
WEAK
big shot leading role somebody someone topliner
Antonyms
WEAK
commoner
NOUN
VIP
Synonyms
STRONG
celebrity dignitary heavyweight luminary mogul notable personality star worthy
WEAK
big cheese big enchilada big kahuna big name famous person high-muck-a-muck public figure top banana
Antonyms
WEAK
nobody nonentity
NOUN
virtuoso
Synonyms
STRONGEST
magician musician prodigy
STRONG
ace adept artist artiste authority brain celebrity champ champion crackerjack egghead genius hotshot natural performer pro professional pundit sharp star whiz wizard
WEAK
big deal dillettante hot stuff intelligent no slouch old hand old pro
Antonyms
STRONG
amateur ignoramus imbecile rookie
WEAK
greenhorn

Example Sentences

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And by pivoting away from cinema’s recent penchant for celebrity commentary to face the stripped-down human truth, “Mother Mary” is a reinvention fit for a superstar.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

The three-month sales figures cover a period where Nespresso partnered with pop superstar Dua Lipa as a new global brand ambassador, part of an effort to appeal more to younger consumers.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Beggs is a member of North Down Athletic Club in Northern Ireland, which hailed him as a "superstar" who "couldn't pass an athlete in distress".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

As he watched Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum roll on the floor gripping his ankle, O’Malley’s worst fear—and professional opinion—was that Tatum had torn his Achilles tendon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

—Well, he was no superstar to begin with.

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper

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