as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
the VIPs insisted on being seated in the restaurant's private dining room
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Recent Examples of VIP
The stores also must obtain the consumer’s express informed consent prior to enrolling any consumer in the VIP Membership Program and provide simple online ways for consumers to cancel their membership.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
From influencer sample kits to VIP gifting, every touchpoint is designed to spark emotion, create shareable moments and connect a brand’s story to culture.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The owner’s suite is located on the main deck, while a second primary, a VIP, and two other guest cabins are spread across the lower deck.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
The royal household representative on the Royal and VIP executive committee [Ravec], overseen by the Home Office, is not there to advocate a position for a member of the royal family.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
The latter story involved the Kansas City Chiefs tight end attending Swift’s June 2024 Eras show in London, where he was sat in the VIP box alongside actor Grant and his wife, Anna Eberstein, who Kelce apparently confused with Barbie director Greta Gerwig.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
However, links to VIP and resort packages appear to be broken.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The events also feature memorabilia displays, VIP meet-and-greet opportunities, costume contests and more, as detailed on the tour website.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Free to attend with VIP upgrades available for purchase.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
From influencer sample kits to VIP gifting, every touchpoint is designed to spark emotion, create shareable moments and connect a brand’s story to culture.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The owner’s suite is located on the main deck, while a second primary, a VIP, and two other guest cabins are spread across the lower deck.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
The royal household representative on the Royal and VIP executive committee [Ravec], overseen by the Home Office, is not there to advocate a position for a member of the royal family.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
The latter story involved the Kansas City Chiefs tight end attending Swift’s June 2024 Eras show in London, where he was sat in the VIP box alongside actor Grant and his wife, Anna Eberstein, who Kelce apparently confused with Barbie director Greta Gerwig.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
However, links to VIP and resort packages appear to be broken.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The events also feature memorabilia displays, VIP meet-and-greet opportunities, costume contests and more, as detailed on the tour website.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Free to attend with VIP upgrades available for purchase.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for VIP
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The photos showed the reality TV star sitting in an emergency room chair holding an ice pack to his face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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On possession after possession, González picked up Brunson full court and tried his best to pester the Knicks star.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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With ties to galleries, artists, and international suppliers, as well as 30 years of industry experience, KWD is able to fully realize a buyer’s vision and inject their personality into a space.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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George's contributions as a friend and mentor to everyone in the Raiders organization continued long after his playing career, and his genuine personality and wonderful sense of humor will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIP. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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