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
Food fans tune in for his culinary stunts (making the world's largest chocolate bar) and celeb collaborations (MrBeast, Tom Brady).
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Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Agencies and brands also extend celeb invites.
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Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Some are offering pop-up programming, like Fora Football Club at the celeb-favorite Pebble Bar and the Beers Around the World menu at Bar Sprezzatura.
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Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Honeymooners canoodling in cabanas, discreet execs in Loro Piana loafers, and the occasional celeb keeping a low profile behind Prada sunglasses.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for celeb
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Agencies and brands also extend celeb invites.
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Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Some are offering pop-up programming, like Fora Football Club at the celeb-favorite Pebble Bar and the Beers Around the World menu at Bar Sprezzatura.
—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Honeymooners canoodling in cabanas, discreet execs in Loro Piana loafers, and the occasional celeb keeping a low profile behind Prada sunglasses.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for celeb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celeb
Noun
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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The garment, rooted in West Asian culture, has been embraced with open arms by resortwear for decades, especially once it was brought into Western fashion in the 1950s by stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy.
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All three games of series were sellouts — a testament to the fandom of the two-time defending World Series champions and the team’s international baseball star, Ohtani.
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The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
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The result is a look that's fashion-forward and personality-filled, never overdone.
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“Celeb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celeb. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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