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as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
celebrities from sports and entertainment attended the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games
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as in fame
the fact or state of being known to the public
an actor who reportedly feels very uncomfortable with his celebrity
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Recent Examples of celebrity
The '60s saw the highest surge in celebrity baby naming, according the the SSA.
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025
Typical celebrity riders make demands related to an actor’s comfort — such as a swank trailer, high-quality food and luxurious accommodations and transportation.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Before and after the trip, other female celebrities, like Olivia Munn, Jessica Chastain, Olivia Wilde, Emily Ratajkowski, blasted the feminist P.R. spin.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
His street-wise clothing label, founded in 1998, quickly catapulted him to another level of wealth and celebrity.
—USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025
Typical celebrity riders make demands related to an actor’s comfort — such as a swank trailer, high-quality food and luxurious accommodations and transportation.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Before and after the trip, other female celebrities, like Olivia Munn, Jessica Chastain, Olivia Wilde, Emily Ratajkowski, blasted the feminist P.R. spin.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
His street-wise clothing label, founded in 1998, quickly catapulted him to another level of wealth and celebrity.
—USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
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How to see the Lyrids The meteors seem to emerge – or radiate – from the constellation Lyra, specifically a bright star named Vega, according to astronomers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Now, last month, there was another star of the big screen in the ring, coaxing Cena to go over to the dark side.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Jon’s been open about past struggles with anxiety and fame, but turned a pivotal point while competing alongside Harley, 51, in The Amazing Race in 2015.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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Within the film’s glittering absurdity, Langlois shows us how easily the monster that was fame and fandom could turn on women like Mimi and Billie.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The musical, which first debuted in 1975, follows the two women who use their criminal notoriety to find fame in the Vaudeville circuit.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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But Eldridge’s notoriety is mostly due to the fact that her soft, believable glam aesthetic transcends trends altogether.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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So many celebs have also sported matching sets lately, including Martha Stewart, Pamela Anderson, Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara, and Oprah Winfrey — just to name a few.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Food and Drink Tochigi Prefecture’s agricultural renown takes center stage at each one of the property's four drinking and dining venues: the Japanese Restaurant, the Western-style Lakehouse, the Lobby Lounge, and the Bar.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Her growing renown means that her major works are now far beyond the reach of most public museums to acquire.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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