local celebrity

noun

: someone whom everyone in the area knows or recognizes
She's become something of a local celebrity.

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In Mexico City, however, Merlin was already something of a local celebrity. ABC News, 15 June 2026 The couple’s diminutive chihuahua, Willow, has also become something of a local celebrity. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 Amanda became a local celebrity in her church and frequently spoke during services. Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 Wallen traditionally brings out a local celebrity before his shows, and Clark got the honors for night two in Indy. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for local celebrity

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“Local celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20celebrity. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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