celebrity
noun
ce·leb·ri·ty
sə-ˈle-brə-tē 
plural celebrities
1
: the state of being celebrated : fame
The actress lived a life of celebrity.
2
: a famous or celebrated person
Many celebrities attended the awards ceremony.
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Examples of celebrity in a Sentence
The actress lived a life of celebrity.
There were many celebrities at the party.
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While denim trends may come and go, celebrities have yet to stray from straight-leg styles — and Garner is no exception.
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Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
In the Seventies, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Warren Beatty argued that the extra benefit of stardom gave actors the right to use celebrity for political influence.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 June 2024
In stark contrast with many of his contemporary pop stars, Timberlake seemingly sees himself as a musician/singer/songwriter first and a household celebrity brand name second.
—Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
One of their notable performances was the Celebrity Benefit Concert, where the group performed with Latin celebrities such as Roberto Torres, Carlos Oliva, Joanna Martine and Lena Burke.
—Shanieya Harris, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024
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Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
In the Seventies, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Warren Beatty argued that the extra benefit of stardom gave actors the right to use celebrity for political influence.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 June 2024
In stark contrast with many of his contemporary pop stars, Timberlake seemingly sees himself as a musician/singer/songwriter first and a household celebrity brand name second.
—Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
One of their notable performances was the Celebrity Benefit Concert, where the group performed with Latin celebrities such as Roberto Torres, Carlos Oliva, Joanna Martine and Lena Burke.
—Shanieya Harris, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celebrity. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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celebrity
noun
ce·leb·ri·ty
sə-ˈleb-rət-ē
plural celebrities
1
: the state of being celebrated : fame
his short-lived celebrity
2
: a famous or celebrated person
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