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
There will also be a Beauty Lounge and VIP Gifting.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
As for the other accommodations, Vento offers up two VIP cabins and four additional guest cabins on the main deck, each of which is gussied up with a unique color.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For the true basketball aficionado or someone who simply wants to savor a game in style, the VIP Basketball Experience puts you in the center of the excitement—literally.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Across the floor were Hobert’s doting parents — a couple of youthful and energetic Gen-Xers bopping along in general admission rather than VIP.
—Carrie Battan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Tickets are $5 each or $40 for VIP.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
The Royal Towers’ premium room includes the 4,740 square foot, VIP Bridge suite with its own entertainment center, butler service, and a dining room.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Ducats run $99 for general admission and $165 for VIP.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
As for the other accommodations, Vento offers up two VIP cabins and four additional guest cabins on the main deck, each of which is gussied up with a unique color.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For the true basketball aficionado or someone who simply wants to savor a game in style, the VIP Basketball Experience puts you in the center of the excitement—literally.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Across the floor were Hobert’s doting parents — a couple of youthful and energetic Gen-Xers bopping along in general admission rather than VIP.
—Carrie Battan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Tickets are $5 each or $40 for VIP.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
The Royal Towers’ premium room includes the 4,740 square foot, VIP Bridge suite with its own entertainment center, butler service, and a dining room.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Ducats run $99 for general admission and $165 for VIP.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for VIP
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Saint Ann’s, an elite private school that charges roughly $60,000 a year in tuition and is known for high Ivy League acceptance rates and attendees that include celebrities, artists and Wall Street executives, has been surrounded by scandal for nearly two years.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Most of the galaxies in the Universe are small and faint; most of the stars in the Universe emit primarily red or even infrared light; most of the galaxies in the Universe are rich in dust; most of the Universe that’s observable to us are located at significant cosmic distances.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
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As reported by The Independent, social media users and Charli xcx fans were quick to defend the pop star against Bateman’s comments.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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This week's quiz highlights tourist tradeoffs, political personalities — and a whole lot more.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The program trains officers to recognize certain personality types and provides techniques for de-escalation without physical conflict.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIP. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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