local celebrity
noun
: someone whom everyone in the area knows or recognizes
She's become something of a local celebrity.
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Amanda became a local celebrity in her church and frequently spoke during services.
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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
The restaurant sponsors local celebrity Beltline Kevin.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
The giant marine mammal has become something of a local celebrity.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
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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
The restaurant sponsors local celebrity Beltline Kevin.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
The giant marine mammal has become something of a local celebrity.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 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 15 May. 2026.
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