CELEB Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

celeb

noun

sə-ˈleb

Definition of celeb

as in celebrity

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about a trendy restaurant much favored by Tinseltown celebs

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Recent Examples of celeb Jackie and longtime mate Shadow rose to celeb status through a livestream of their nest that draws thousands of viewers. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 But your dad doesn’t need to be a celeb to enjoy the simple pleasures of tormenting him. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026 Brad Paisley Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, posted several photos ahead of the Madison Square Garden party, including one with celeb pals Seth Meyers and his wife, human rights attorney Alexi Ashe. — Alison Abbey Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026 Arhaus’ Fourth of July sale is your ticket to an exterior space that rivals your favorite celeb’s backyard. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for celeb

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Noun

Ramon Hervey helped engineer the careers of many celebrities.

— Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Following Parton’s death, numerous celebrities took to social media to share tributes honoring Parton, many of whom include musicians and actors who had worked with Parton before.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves, Jack White, every living president, Jane Fonda, and countless more have all mourned the beloved star.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
The late star had also been a co-owner of Sandollar Productions alongside her former manager, Sandy Gallin, which produced Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Father of the Bride and Sabrina, among others.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Of course, Sophie-Rose and her friend Garrett (social-media personality Jake Shane) have no reason to care about Billie at all.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The media personality recently shared an Instagram Reel promoting her podcast interview with author Virginia Evans (The Correspondent) while wearing a striped button-up blouse.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

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