super star

Fame's highest tier

A superstar is someone who has achieved exceptional fame and success in their field—typically entertainment, sports, or music.

The term implies not just talent but widespread recognition and celebrity status: She became a superstar after her second album.

More casually, superstar describes anyone performing exceptionally well: You finished early? You're a superstar.

Usually written as one word.

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icon · diva · legend · megastar · A-list · glamour · VIP treatment · spotlight · paparazzi · media frenzy · red carpet · walk of fame · fans · fan club · autograph · sold out show · bestseller · chart-topper

Categories
Opposites
fame and recognition

super starnobody

Inconsequential person

unknown · nonentity · no-name · invisible · unrecognized

status and success

super starfailure

Lack of success

flop · never-was · washout · also-ran · has-been

cultural impact

super starone-hit wonder

Artist famous for one song

flash in the pan · footnote · forgettable · irrelevant · insignificant

Family

superstar, superstardom

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G