rockstar

A member of a rock band, or a solo artist in the genre, especially one with celebrity status.

By 1967, Jimi Hendrix had become a rockstar.

A person who is renowned or revered in his or her field of accomplishment.

Near-synonyms: superstar, all-star, star

By 1985, Michael Jordan had become a rockstar of the NBA.

Someone who works hard, achieves wins, or both; used in expressions of gratitude.

Near-synonyms: superstar, all-star, star

Congratulations to Ashley, who once again proved that she is a rockstar by rescuing a key account from the threat of nonrenewal.

Any animal, plant, or other thing that is renowned amongst others of its type.

Near-synonyms: superstar, all-star, star

Many birds can sing beautifully, and various birds can mimic sounds that they hear, but lyrebirds are rockstars of mimickry in the bird world.