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 Yes, tickets for one day, two days or a pass for all three days of Riot Fest are still available to purchase, as are parking passes and upgrades to VIP, Deluxe and Deluxe+ tiers. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Taylor Swift was joined by actor Tom Cruise in the VIP box at the first Kansas City Chiefs game of the season on September 14. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026 That philosophy is central to Dialed Health’s presence at The Fit Expo Anaheim, where the company is a major sponsor of the event and holds the Presenting Sponsor title for the VIP X-Lounge, one of its largest activations to date. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 Re-entry is not permitted for general admission ticket holders; VIP, Deluxe and Deluxe+ passes allow in-and-out privileges. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for VIP

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Noun

The Los Angeles city attorney’s office is suing an animal rescue organization that was once a favorite among Hollywood celebrities, alleging that its owner purchased dogs from puppy mills and portrayed them to adopters as animals that were rescued.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Above Average is billed as an irreverent look at celebrity culture, corporate power and society’s obsession with being exceptional.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

Stokes finished with a personal 2026 postseason-best 13 points to go with eight rebounds, three blocks and suffocating defense on Dream star Angel Reese, who was held to seven points on 2-for-8 shooting.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
The former Cowboys star motioned to the drivers of the vehicles to tell them to slow down, and that’s when the dispute began.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Behind the scenes, Chicago historian and media personality Studs Terkel played an integral role, acting as a guide for Mitchell.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Behind the scenes, Muse uses a collection of digital notes and instructions to guide its personality, actions and memory, all of which can be reviewed, edited and deleted.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of personality

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