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su·per·star
/
ˈsu
pərˌstɑr
/
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soo
-per-stahr
]
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noun
1.
a person, as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for his or her services.
2.
any very prominent or successful person or thing.
Origin:
1920–25,
Americanism
;
super-
+
star
Related forms
su·per·star·dom,
noun
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superstar
(ˈsuːpəˌstɑː)
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n
a popular singer, film star, etc, who is idolized by fans and elevated to a position of importance in the entertainment industry
'superstardom
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n
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superstar
1925, in the sports and entertainment sense, from
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star
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