superstar
gb/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/ us/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/
B1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
role
1
a very famous performer or athlete
A very famous and successful star.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is a superstar; a superstar in [sport/field]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes write it as two words (*super star*); in general use it is usually one word: *superstar*.
Synonymes
celebrity (Broader; can be famous without exceptional achievement.)
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megastar (Emphasizes an extremely high level of fame.)
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A-lister (Informal; focuses on top-level celebrity status.)
Antonymes
unknown (Not famous or recognized.)
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nobody (Informal; a person with no fame or status.)
Collocations
global superstar
|pop superstar
|movie superstar
|sports superstar
|international superstar
|teenage superstar
|superstar singer
|superstar athlete
|a bona fide superstar
|superstar fame
Thèmes
entertainment
|sports
|celebrity_culture
|media
Exemples
- She became a superstar after her first album went viral.
- The team signed a superstar who sells out stadiums wherever he plays.
- As a child, he dreamed of being a basketball superstar.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Taylor is a superstar singer.
- He is a superstar in tennis.
Nom
B2
role
2
a standout top performer
Someone who is extremely good at their work or skill.
Schéma d’usage :
a superstar at/in [work/field]; [someone] is a superstar
Erreur fréquente :
In this sense, *superstar* does not always mean a public celebrity; it can mean the best person on a team or in a company.
Synonymes
top performer (Common in workplaces; focuses on results.)
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standout (Emphasizes being noticeably better than others.)
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high-flyer (Often used in business for someone expected to rise quickly.)
Antonymes
underperformer (Someone who performs below expectations.)
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average (Not especially outstanding.)
Collocations
a superstar engineer
|a superstar teacher
|a superstar salesperson
|a superstar performer
|a superstar employee
|a superstar on the team
|the department's superstar
|superstar talent
|a rising superstar
|a real superstar
Thèmes
work
|business
|education
|success
Exemples
- Our new designer is a superstar—she finished the whole rebrand in two weeks.
- He’s a superstar in the lab, but he hates public speaking.
- The coach said the group had no superstars, just solid teamwork.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My sister is a superstar at math.
- She is a superstar employee.
adjective
B2
property
3
extremely famous or outstanding
Very famous or very excellent.
Schéma d’usage :
a superstar [player/chef/team/cast]
Erreur fréquente :
This is usually an attributive use (before a noun). It is less common to use *superstar* as a predicate adjective (avoid: *The cast is superstar*).
Synonymes
star (Less strong; can be famous without being at the very top.)
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top-tier (Emphasizes quality rather than fame.)
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A-list (Often used for people; informal and celebrity-focused.)
Antonymes
ordinary (Not special or exceptional.)
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minor (Lower in importance or fame.)
Collocations
superstar cast
|superstar lineup
|superstar player
|superstar team
|superstar brand
|superstar chef
|superstar collaboration
|superstar model
|superstar status
|superstar talent
Thèmes
media
|marketing
|entertainment
|work
Exemples
- The film has a superstar cast and a huge marketing budget.
- They built a superstar team to launch the new product.
- She opened a restaurant with a superstar chef as her partner.
Exemples pédagogiques
- It has a superstar cast.
- They hired a superstar player.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
superstar
API
GB/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/
US/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/
Syllabes et accentuation
su - per - star (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (per)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: superstar
- Plural: superstars
Expressions
overnight superstar
1/ˈoʊvɚnˈaɪt sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/
fixed phrase
suddenly becomes very famous
Someone who becomes famous very fast.
Exemples
- The video turned her into an overnight superstar.
- He went from unknown to overnight superstar in a matter of weeks.
- The label was searching for the next overnight superstar.
superstar cast
1/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ kˈæst/
fixed phrase
cast full of famous actors
A cast with many famous actors.
Exemples
- The director assembled a superstar cast for the new thriller.
- Even a superstar cast can’t save a weak script.
- The movie’s superstar cast drew huge crowds on opening weekend.
superstar lineup
1/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ lˈaɪnˌʌp/
fixed phrase
event list of big names
A lineup with many famous people.
Exemples
- The festival announced a superstar lineup for Saturday night.
- Tickets sold out fast because of the superstar lineup.
- They promised a superstar lineup, but several artists canceled.
superstar status
1/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ stˈætəs/
fixed phrase
top level of fame
Being as famous as a superstar.
Exemples
- Her second album pushed her to superstar status.
- The role helped him reach superstar status internationally.
- Few athletes maintain superstar status for long.
superstar treatment
1/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ tɹˈitmənt/
fixed phrase
treated like a celebrity
To be treated in a very special way.
Exemples
- At the resort, guests get superstar treatment from start to finish.
- He expects superstar treatment everywhere he goes.
- We didn’t need superstar treatment—just a clean room and good coffee.