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
Binance, though, allowed the VIP’s account to trade freely for months.
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
And the Volunteer of the Year went to VIP Mohamed Somji.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
As for its sistership, the first Oceanco 52 was snapped up in October 2025; for that vessel, the owner opted for a slightly different layout, with a fitness area on the main deck and two VIP cabins, with one acting as an office.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Valerie goes live and invites VP Preferred and VP VIP members to cook along with her, comment, ask questions, and share the experience just like friends gathered in the same kitchen.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Up from the boxes is reserved seating, as well as the VIP Terrace that's accessible via a purchasable upgrade.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Police repeatedly shut roads to give preference to VIP movement at the summit, creating chaos in the city of 20 million people.
—Aditya Soni, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The Anterselva Biathlon Arena is a legit sporting stadium, with thousands of permanent seats, a gigantic video board, VIP seating areas and a vast network of tunnels connecting it all.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
And the Volunteer of the Year went to VIP Mohamed Somji.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
As for its sistership, the first Oceanco 52 was snapped up in October 2025; for that vessel, the owner opted for a slightly different layout, with a fitness area on the main deck and two VIP cabins, with one acting as an office.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Valerie goes live and invites VP Preferred and VP VIP members to cook along with her, comment, ask questions, and share the experience just like friends gathered in the same kitchen.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Up from the boxes is reserved seating, as well as the VIP Terrace that's accessible via a purchasable upgrade.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Police repeatedly shut roads to give preference to VIP movement at the summit, creating chaos in the city of 20 million people.
—Aditya Soni, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The Anterselva Biathlon Arena is a legit sporting stadium, with thousands of permanent seats, a gigantic video board, VIP seating areas and a vast network of tunnels connecting it all.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for VIP
Noun
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Leigh Wambsganss, the Republican candidate and a Mercy Culture ally, had become a minor MAGA celebrity, owing to her role in facilitating a far-right takeover of the area’s school boards.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Built in 1933 as the first hotel in Ibiza, this neo-colonial grande dame was the beating heart of Ibiza Town, a meeting spot for locals, hippies, and celebrities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On this Wednesday’s episode of The Run-Through, Doja Cat—Vogue’s April cover star and the host of the second annual Vogue Vintage Market—calls in from her dining room in Los Angeles.—
Alexandra Di Palma,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Royals star Maikel Garcia shined on the national stage.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over the years, my sisters and I have struggled through clashing personalities, intense disagreements and wonky power dynamics.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The books also reflect elements of Grace's personality.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIP. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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