superstar

Thân thiện

The young superstar signs autographs for her fans.

Definition

Noun: 1. A person who is extremely famous and successful, especially in entertainment or sports: A superstar is someone who has achieved the very highest level of public recognition, acclaim, and often wealth in their field. This term implies a level of fame that transcends their profession. 2. A person who is dazzlingly skilled in any field: While most commonly associated with public figures, "superstar" can also describe someone with extraordinary, standout talent or ability in a specific area, making them preeminent among their peers.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The concert was sold out months in advance because a global superstar was headlining.
  • She became a superstar overnight after her performance in that blockbuster film.
  • In the world of theoretical physics, he is considered a superstar for his groundbreaking work.

Advanced Usage

• "Superstar status": The condition of being a superstar.
  • After winning the championship, the athlete achieved superstar status.
• Used attributively (as an adjective before a noun) to describe something characteristic of or fit for a superstar.
  • The company offered him a superstar salary to join their team.
  • She handled the pressure with superstar composure.

Variants and Related Words

• Superstardom (noun): The state or condition of being a superstar.
  • The film launched her into superstardom.

Synonyms

• Star: A very famous performer. (Less intense than "superstar").
• Celebrity: A famous person. (Broader, can include people famous for being famous).
• Icon: A person regarded as a representative symbol, especially of a culture or movement.
• Luminary: A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular sphere.
• Virtuoso: A person highly skilled in a particular art, especially music. (Emphasizes skill over fame).

Idioms and Common Phrases

• A superstar in the making: Someone who shows the clear potential to become a superstar.
  • The young rookie is a superstar in the making.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field