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 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 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 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. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 2 July 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. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for VIP

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Noun

When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
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.

— Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

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.

— Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
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.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of star

Noun

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).

— Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The result is a look that's fashion-forward and personality-filled, never overdone.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of personality

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