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
This makes White a one-of-one Vegas VIP.
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for VIP
Noun
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Korean skin care drew standing-room-only crowds, celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo gave his first masterclass, and in the bustling fragrance halls niche perfume houses attracted international distributors eager to understand how Arabic fragrance is reshaping global perfumery standards.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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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.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But the game did end with Vanderbilt safety CJ Heard showing blitz at the line of scrimmage, then bailing out to help Jordan Matthews double Auburn star receiver Cam Coleman in the end zone.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Glenn, the clear point person in the organization as a former Jets first-round pick with a strong personality and the advantage of being hired before the GM, Darren Mougey, is in a less favorable position now.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Johnson told me that each character—even the repugnant ones—is a facet of his own personality.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIP. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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