superstars
Extremely famous people
Superstars are celebrities or performers who have achieved the highest level of fame and success in their field.
The term originated in entertainment—film superstars, rock superstars—but now applies to anyone who dominates their domain: a tech superstar, a superstar athlete.
The word implies not just excellence but widespread recognition and outsized influence.
In casual use, superstar can describe anyone exceptional: You're a superstar for helping me move.
Widely known, much recognized
- actorsThose playing roles
- singersThose who vocalize melodies
- entertainersThose who amuse others
- musiciansPeople who create music
performers · athletes · divas · icons · legends · A-listers · heartthrobs · headliners
Concentrated illumination source
- adulationExtravagant, servile praise
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
acclaim · prestige · notoriety · iconic · legendary · influential · charisma · status
Contest winners, top performers
- prodigiesUnusually talented youth
- virtuososSupremely skilled performers
- maestrosExpert musical directors
- geniusesExceptionally gifted intellects
aces · MVPs · phenoms · sensations · standouts · greats · legends · best of the best
Luminous celestial bodies
- constellationNamed pattern of celestial bodies
- galaxyGravitationally bound stellar mass
- cosmosOrderly totality of existence
- celestialOf the sky above
astronomical · brightest stars · luminous · brilliant · stellar · shining · blazing · radiant
Profound loving regard
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- heroesAdmired courageous figures
- role modelsPeople others emulate
inspiration · influencers · idolatry · veneration · reverence · fandom · superfans · posters
famous
Widely known, much recognized
- actorsThose playing roles
- singersThose who vocalize melodies
- entertainersThose who amuse others
musicians · performers · athletes · divas · icons · legends · A-listers · heartthrobs · headliners · household names
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- adulationExtravagant, servile praise
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
renown · acclaim · prestige · notoriety · iconic · legendary · influential · charisma · status · fortune
champions
Contest winners, top performers
- prodigiesUnusually talented youth
- virtuososSupremely skilled performers
- maestrosExpert musical directors
geniuses · aces · MVPs · phenoms · sensations · standouts · greats · legends · best of the best · cream of the crop
stars
Luminous celestial bodies
- constellationNamed pattern of celestial bodies
- galaxyGravitationally bound stellar mass
- cosmosOrderly totality of existence
celestial · astronomical · brightest stars · luminous · brilliant · stellar · shining · blazing · radiant · heavenly bodies
adoration
Profound loving regard
role models · inspiration · influencers · idolatry · veneration · reverence · fandom · superfans · posters · merchandise
- famous peoplecelebrity, stars, legend, icon, celebrities
- sports starselite athletes, elite players, MVPs, stars, champions
- Pro Wrestlingheel, WrestleMania, face turn, Royal Rumble, kayfabe
- notable peoplepoliticians, artists, leaders, writers, scientists
- VIPscelebrities, head of state, stars, legend, VIPs
- Dream Teamssupergroups, greatest of all time
superstarsnobodies
Unimportant, unknown persons
failures · bottom-feeders · small fry · minor leaguers · bit players
superstarsmediocrities
Unremarkable people or things
amateurs · hacks · incompetents · talentless · journeymen
- global superstarUniversally recognized famous person
- Jesus Christ SuperstarMusical about final days