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su⋅per⋅star

  [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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su·per·star   (sōō'pər-stär')   
n.  
  1. A widely acclaimed star, as in movies or sports, who has great popular appeal.
  2. One that is extremely popular or prominent or that is a major attraction.
su'per·star'dom (sōō'pər-stär'dəm) n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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superstar 
1925, in the sports and entertainment sense, from super- + star.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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