rockstar
Stage-commanding performer
A rockstar is a famous rock music performer, especially one with celebrity status and a devoted following.
The term extends to anyone who excels spectacularly in their field: She's a rockstar in the marketing world, Our new hire is an absolute rockstar.
The figurative use implies someone exceptional, celebrated, or commanding admiration.
Also spelled rock star.
Fretted stringed instrument
- drumsStruck membrane instruments
- bassDeep pitch or fish
- vocalsSung musical parts
- soloPerformance by one
band · concert · tour · album · single · riff · melody · lyrics
Tanned animal skin
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- eyelinerCosmetic for lid rims
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
flashbulbs · limelight · spotlight · designer · stylist · wardrobe · glitter · chains
Pictorial screen symbol
- idolObject of worship
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- megastarExceptionally famous entertainer
- A-listerTop-tier famous person
headliner · sensation · phenomenon · stardom · acclaim · renown · fame · notoriety
Surplus beyond need
- partyingSocial revelry in progress
- trashedDestroyed or intoxicated
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
- limousineStretched luxury automobile
mansion · penthouse · afterparty · debauchery · indulgence · overdose · rehab · tabloid
Open resistance to authority
- anarchyDisorder from absent authority
- countercultureRejection of mainstream values
- nonconformityRejection of prevailing norms
- iconoclastAttacker of cherished beliefs
punk · antiestablishment · provocateur · outlaw · renegade · moshpit · stagedive · smashing
guitar
Fretted stringed instrument
solo · band · concert · tour · album · single · riff · melody · lyrics · frontman
leather
Tanned animal skin
paparazzi · flashbulbs · limelight · spotlight · designer · stylist · wardrobe · glitter · chains · studs
icon
Pictorial screen symbol
A-lister · headliner · sensation · phenomenon · stardom · acclaim · renown · fame · notoriety · prestige
excess
Surplus beyond need
- partyingSocial revelry in progress
- trashedDestroyed or intoxicated
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
limousine · mansion · penthouse · afterparty · debauchery · indulgence · overdose · rehab · tabloid · scandal
defiance
Open resistance to authority
- anarchyDisorder from absent authority
- countercultureRejection of mainstream values
- nonconformityRejection of prevailing norms
iconoclast · punk · antiestablishment · provocateur · outlaw · renegade · moshpit · stagedive · smashing · trashing
virtuoso
Supremely accomplished performer
standout · ace · phenom · hotshot · whiz · MVP · all-star · overachiever · high-flyer · wunderkind
- complimentssmart, talented, beautiful, funny, awesome
- corporate buzzwordsninja, guru, evangelist, wizard, czar
- dev culturedebug, bug, code review, pull request, git
- representativesrepresentative, delegate, lawyer, deputy, rep
- nicknamesnickname, pet name, alias, handle, moniker
- skill levelsbeginner, novice, intermediate, expert, advanced
rockstarnobody
Inconsequential person
unknown · has-been · amateur · garage band member · open mic performer
rockstaropera singer
Dramatic vocal stage performer
church organist · concert pianist · choirmaster · folk musician · lounge singer
rockstarsquare
Rhombus with right angles
conformist · wallflower · homebody · teetotaler · accountant
- Rockstar GamesVideo game developer
rock, rocks, rocking, superstar, rocked, rocker, rock band, popstar