VIP Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

VIP

noun

ˌvē-ˌī-ˈpē

Definition of VIP

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 Harry's spokesman said Monday that an assessment by the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, or Ravec, which determines security provisions for senior royals and other public figures had not yet taken place. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Attendance is free, but parking is available in VIP, preferred and value parking lots for a fee. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 Our team ensures that every detail is handled seamlessly—from luxury accommodations and private yachts to VIP airport services, telehealth access, and discreet security solutions for those who require the highest level of privacy and convenience. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 Emanuel and White served as VIP shepherds at times, bringing dignitaries over to talk to Trump when the action was quiet in the octagon, and commercials were rolling for viewers on TV. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for VIP

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Noun

At a time when drama has come to depend on celebrity leads and commercial hype, this bounty of understated excellence is heartening.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

The Fever committed 17 turnovers, which the Sparks (9-11) converted into 22 points, and star Caitlin Clark scored her second-fewest point total this season with just nine in limited minutes.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Since the homemade icing on the cake is so sweet, and the real star of the show, my mom always opts for a lighter chocolate cake mix, like milk chocolate, instead of dark chocolate or fudge.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Fortunately, today's kitchen rugs are designed to handle real-life messes while bringing plenty of personality underfoot.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
Looks like the two very different personalities will have to share their grandfather’s cottage for the time being.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of personality

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