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
And the Volunteer of the Year went to VIP Mohamed Somji.
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Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
As for its sistership, the first Oceanco 52 was snapped up in October 2025; for that vessel, the owner opted for a slightly different layout, with a fitness area on the main deck and two VIP cabins, with one acting as an office.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Valerie goes live and invites VP Preferred and VP VIP members to cook along with her, comment, ask questions, and share the experience just like friends gathered in the same kitchen.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Up from the boxes is reserved seating, as well as the VIP Terrace that's accessible via a purchasable upgrade.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Police repeatedly shut roads to give preference to VIP movement at the summit, creating chaos in the city of 20 million people.
—Aditya Soni, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The Anterselva Biathlon Arena is a legit sporting stadium, with thousands of permanent seats, a gigantic video board, VIP seating areas and a vast network of tunnels connecting it all.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
There will also be a Beauty Lounge and VIP Gifting.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
As for its sistership, the first Oceanco 52 was snapped up in October 2025; for that vessel, the owner opted for a slightly different layout, with a fitness area on the main deck and two VIP cabins, with one acting as an office.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Valerie goes live and invites VP Preferred and VP VIP members to cook along with her, comment, ask questions, and share the experience just like friends gathered in the same kitchen.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Up from the boxes is reserved seating, as well as the VIP Terrace that's accessible via a purchasable upgrade.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Police repeatedly shut roads to give preference to VIP movement at the summit, creating chaos in the city of 20 million people.
—Aditya Soni, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The Anterselva Biathlon Arena is a legit sporting stadium, with thousands of permanent seats, a gigantic video board, VIP seating areas and a vast network of tunnels connecting it all.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
There will also be a Beauty Lounge and VIP Gifting.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for VIP
Noun
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Speaking of celebrity picks, the Harlee Shoulder Bag was named among Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2025.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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That rare child actor to evolve into an indomitable leading man, Bale is notoriously dismissive of celebrity.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Once inside, the Euphoria star was photographed with a slim gold band on her wedding finger.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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If that role is on the bench, be a star there.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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White nationalists at Charlottesville marched hoisting Roman flags, and far-right internet personalities adopted Roman pseudonyms.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The cut of this skirt creates the perfect drape, and the side slit adds a fun touch of personality.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIP. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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