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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 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 Anyone who’s anyone is watching the 2026 US Open, but not everyone can watch from the comfort of VIP box seats. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for VIP

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Noun

Florence Pugh, Mariska Hargitay, Hudson Williams, Josh Gad and more celebrities have used their platforms to condemn the case in recent weeks.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Embassies, banks, and big-name retailers share the neighborhood with this member of The Leading Hotels of the World, whose guest list includes big celebrities and diplomats.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

And the pop star has been collecting some major co-signs along the way.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
In his first role following his military service, Song Kang (Sweet Home) stars as Kang Pi-o, the perfectionist grandson of a renowned maestro whose mother pushes him to be the very best.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Even when Monét isn’t being quite as playful as on past releases, her personality sparkles brighter than her esteemed guests.

— Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
The hotel’s personality is spelled out by the stores in the mall it’s connected to—all upscale, all chic.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of personality

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