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
Kate wasn’t the only royal in attendance this year, as Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer were seen stopping for photographs with fellow attendees at the championships outside Evian’s Mountain of Youth VIP Suite.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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.
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Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Attendance is free, but parking is available in VIP, preferred and value parking lots for a fee.
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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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Per The Guardian, Harry has been granted a full risk assessment and is awaiting a final decision from the royal and VIP executive committee, known as RAVEC, the Home Office committee responsible for authorizing such security protection.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
21 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.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Officers rushed on board the plane after the pilot was ordered to return from the runway to the VIP Terminal at Bali's Denpasar airport on Saturday.
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CBS News,
11 June 2026
According to the event’s ticketing information, fans will have multiple options, including General Admission, GA+, VIP and Platinum packages.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
11 June 2026
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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.
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Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Attendance is free, but parking is available in VIP, preferred and value parking lots for a fee.
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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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Per The Guardian, Harry has been granted a full risk assessment and is awaiting a final decision from the royal and VIP executive committee, known as RAVEC, the Home Office committee responsible for authorizing such security protection.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
21 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.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Officers rushed on board the plane after the pilot was ordered to return from the runway to the VIP Terminal at Bali's Denpasar airport on Saturday.
—
CBS News,
11 June 2026
According to the event’s ticketing information, fans will have multiple options, including General Admission, GA+, VIP and Platinum packages.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for VIP
Noun
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
Noun
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The garment, rooted in West Asian culture, has been embraced with open arms by resortwear for decades, especially once it was brought into Western fashion in the 1950s by stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy.
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All three games of series were sellouts — a testament to the fandom of the two-time defending World Series champions and the team’s international baseball star, Ohtani.
Noun
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The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
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The result is a look that's fashion-forward and personality-filled, never overdone.
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“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIP. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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