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
Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to the pre-show VIP Lounge, exclusive VIP merchandise item & more.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Ticket tiers increase to GA+ VIP, Platinum and Lolla Insider, with each tier being more expensive.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Pre-sale prices for 4-DAY tickets are currently posted as $399 for general admission, $735 for GA+, $1,599 for VIP, $4650 for Platinum and $29,000 for Lolla Insider.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Binance, though, allowed the VIP’s account to trade freely for months.
—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
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
Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Ticket tiers increase to GA+ VIP, Platinum and Lolla Insider, with each tier being more expensive.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Pre-sale prices for 4-DAY tickets are currently posted as $399 for general admission, $735 for GA+, $1,599 for VIP, $4650 for Platinum and $29,000 for Lolla Insider.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Binance, though, allowed the VIP’s account to trade freely for months.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for VIP
Noun
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That celebrity influence and Pokémon’s global audience have ensured the franchise’s longevity and explosion of value, according to collectible experts.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the show, breakout stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams play closeted rival hockey players who keep their romance a secret.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jayden is a sweet, funny, and bright young boy with a joyful and engaging personality.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIP. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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