Superstar
Top-tier famous person
A superstar is someone who has achieved extraordinary fame and success in their field—originally in entertainment or sports, now applied broadly.
The term implies a level above ordinary stardom: not just successful but dominant, not just famous but iconic.
She's a superstar in the tech world.
The team signed three superstars in the offseason.
Supremely accomplished performer
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- giftedGiven as present
brilliance · mastery · standout · extraordinary · natural talent · wunderkind · phenomenon · charisma
Best player award
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- athleteSports competitor
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- phenomExceptional talent, informally
record-breaker · hall of fame · jersey · franchise player · legend · draft pick · endorsement deal · highlight reel
Public recognition, widespread
- idolObject of worship
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- A-listTop celebrity ranking
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
tabloid · red carpet · entourage · publicist · fans · autograph · spotlight · glamour
Celebrated female vocalist
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- chart-toppingRanking first in sales
- GrammyRecording achievement trophy
hit single · arena tour · concert · sold-out · headliner · album · stage presence · frontman
Influential industry leader
- tycoonDominant industrial leader
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- entrepreneurOne who starts businesses
- CEOTop corporate officer
industry leader · innovator · billionaire · empire · brand · influential · executive · founder
virtuoso
Supremely accomplished performer
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
gifted · brilliance · mastery · standout · extraordinary · natural talent · wunderkind · phenomenon · charisma · presence
MVP
Best player award
phenom · record-breaker · hall of fame · jersey · franchise player · legend · draft pick · endorsement deal · highlight reel · clutch
fame
Public recognition, widespread
paparazzi · tabloid · red carpet · entourage · publicist · fans · autograph · spotlight · glamour · megastar
diva
Celebrated female vocalist
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- chart-toppingRanking first in sales
Grammy · hit single · arena tour · concert · sold-out · headliner · album · stage presence · frontman · backup dancers
mogul
Influential industry leader
- tycoonDominant industrial leader
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- entrepreneurOne who starts businesses
CEO · industry leader · innovator · billionaire · empire · brand · influential · executive · founder · disruptor
- footwearboot, shoes, sandal, boots, pumps
- West End MusicalsCats, Evita, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Joseph
Superstarnobody
Inconsequential person
unknown · nonentity · has-been · unrecognized · no-name
Superstarfailure
Lack of success
flop · washout · mediocrity · underperformer · hack
Superstarnobody
Inconsequential person
bit player · extra · small fry · insignificant · rank and file
- global superstarUniversally recognized famous person
- Jesus Christ SuperstarMusical about final days