Meaning & use

Rockstar

noun·Everyday

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A famous rock musician; informally, a person regarded as outstandingly talented, popular, or impressive in their field.

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The band became rockstars almost overnight after their debut single went viral.

She's a total rockstar at customer service, solving problems no one else can.

A note on using this word

Increasingly used outside music to praise exceptional performers in any profession, from coding to cooking.

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starvirtuoso

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