Poor
Poor adjective - Lacking money or material possessions.
Superstar
Superstar noun - A person who is widely known and usually much talked about.
Both words in one sentence
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In a more general sense, any non-superstar player who held a certain starting position before being replaced (due to injury, retirement, or just poor play) with a superstar.
Source: The Pete Best - Jesus Christ Superstar has "Everything's Alright", which has Mary Magdalene telling Jesus to relax, Judas saying that they should be helping the poor instead of relaxing, and Jesus saying they should all concentrate on the future.
Source: Quarreling Song -
Rags to Riches: Grew up in a poor black neighbourhood, managed to become an internationally famous musical superstar despite racial discrimination and prejudices, as well as respected as an innovative, influential and creative artist and died rich.
Source: Music / Louis Armstrong
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