megastar

noun

mega·​star ˈme-gə-ˌstär How to pronounce megastar (audio)
Synonyms of megastarnext
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ˈme-gə-ˌstär-dəm How to pronounce megastar (audio)
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even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office
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Her rings were from Sears Though Parton was on the verge of becoming a megastar, her wedding jewelry had humble origins. — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 The Houston megastar’s contribution also arrives as a broad coalition of Latin artists, athletes and organizations mobilizes to support Chocó’s recovery. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 She's turned into a megastar in the country music world over the past couple years. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Participation among younger girls has surged in recent years — fueled by the visibility of megastars such as Simone Biles, Serena Williams and Caitlin Clark. — Lindsay Davenport, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for megastar

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of megastar was in 1969

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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megastar. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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