megastar

noun

mega·​star ˈme-gə-ˌstär How to pronounce megastar (audio)
megastardom noun

Examples of megastar in a Sentence

even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office
Recent Examples on the Web In addition to that, ESSENCE previously reported that the megastar has also championed diabetes awareness, as his own child was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 May 2024 Clark became a megastar during her four seasons at Iowa. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for megastar 

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Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Jun. 2024.

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