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
The theater, which opened in October 2007, offers 12,000 square feet of VIP and hospitality areas and 10 dressing rooms, according to the venue's website.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Hosted in Manhattan at Posh VIP, RAISEfashion, BoF, and Fluency AI successfully held a one-day affair.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Favorite experiences from previous years include the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar, Angel’s Envy Beyond VIP, and Fork & Flask, a series of culinary showcases and bourbon pairings hosted by celebrity chefs and industry experts.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
While out on bail before his sentence, McFarland was additionally implicated in a fraudulent ticket scheme known as NYC VIP Access.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Madison Beer may be joining Taylor Swift and Hailee Steinfeld in the VIP box at future NFL games.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
After a summer of back-and-forth commentary regarding the renovation of Blair Park pool in Lake Bluff, elected and appointed officials close to the rebuild were treated to complimentary light bites and a cocktail bar at a VIP Pool Party at the pool.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Fabletics currently boasts a little more than 3 million active customers and 80 percent of them are part of the company’s VIP membership program.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
The Hall of Fame Marina plays host to a mix of brokerage and new construction boats with exhibit halls focused on marine equipment, water toys, clothing, and marine accessories, sprinkled with a few casual dining spots and the Windward VIP Club.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Hosted in Manhattan at Posh VIP, RAISEfashion, BoF, and Fluency AI successfully held a one-day affair.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Favorite experiences from previous years include the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar, Angel’s Envy Beyond VIP, and Fork & Flask, a series of culinary showcases and bourbon pairings hosted by celebrity chefs and industry experts.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
While out on bail before his sentence, McFarland was additionally implicated in a fraudulent ticket scheme known as NYC VIP Access.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Madison Beer may be joining Taylor Swift and Hailee Steinfeld in the VIP box at future NFL games.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
After a summer of back-and-forth commentary regarding the renovation of Blair Park pool in Lake Bluff, elected and appointed officials close to the rebuild were treated to complimentary light bites and a cocktail bar at a VIP Pool Party at the pool.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Fabletics currently boasts a little more than 3 million active customers and 80 percent of them are part of the company’s VIP membership program.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
The Hall of Fame Marina plays host to a mix of brokerage and new construction boats with exhibit halls focused on marine equipment, water toys, clothing, and marine accessories, sprinkled with a few casual dining spots and the Windward VIP Club.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for VIP
Noun
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They were joined by a host of celebrities in their most glamorous outfits of the season so far, from Demi Moore in full black sequin via Gucci and Dakota Johnson in a very, very naked Gucci dress.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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The season 34 celebrities on DWTS include Jen Affleck (The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives), author and influencer Hilaria Baldwin, reality TV star Dylan Efron and actor/musician Corey Feldman.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the end of their week, campers get a chance to perform their band’s songs live with the stars.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In general, teams that acquire a star player do better in the short term than the team getting multiple role players and draft picks in exchange for one top-level asset.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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So the personalities are different but the core motivations and attributes are there for all naval aviators.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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On the streamer’s biggest hit, Game Changer, a competition show in which the premise changes every episode, Wysocki has managed to nurture intense parasocial bonds with Dropout’s fans by showcasing his personality as a chillass wandering spirit.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIP. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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