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
Officers rushed on board the plane after the pilot was ordered to return from the runway to the VIP Terminal at Bali's Denpasar airport on Saturday.
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CBS News, 11 June 2026
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
He was then escorted by police officers to the airport’s VIP terminal, where he was welcomed by Somalia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, officials from the Somalia Football Federation and other dignitaries and spoke to press.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Usher is seriously stylish at Baccarat and Dewar's Scotch Whisky celebratio of the 79th Annual Tony Awards with VIP Speakeasy on June 7 in New York City.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
General admission passes start at $395, VIP passes start at $705, and Super VIP passes start at $1,750, all inclusive of fees.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 8 June 2026
The fundraiser for the Compass Community Center, which serves Palm Beach County, will include dancing, live entertainment, immersive speakeasy-style performances, a silent auction, VIP Awards, cocktail reception, light bites and more.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Fill out this form by June 15 for your chance to win everything from VIP box seats to tickets to matches with Maya VIP passes.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Other accommodations include two VIP cabins and four guest cabins on the main deck, each with its own design scheme.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
CBS News, 11 June 2026
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
He was then escorted by police officers to the airport’s VIP terminal, where he was welcomed by Somalia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, officials from the Somalia Football Federation and other dignitaries and spoke to press.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Usher is seriously stylish at Baccarat and Dewar's Scotch Whisky celebratio of the 79th Annual Tony Awards with VIP Speakeasy on June 7 in New York City.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
General admission passes start at $395, VIP passes start at $705, and Super VIP passes start at $1,750, all inclusive of fees.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 8 June 2026
The fundraiser for the Compass Community Center, which serves Palm Beach County, will include dancing, live entertainment, immersive speakeasy-style performances, a silent auction, VIP Awards, cocktail reception, light bites and more.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Fill out this form by June 15 for your chance to win everything from VIP box seats to tickets to matches with Maya VIP passes.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Other accommodations include two VIP cabins and four guest cabins on the main deck, each with its own design scheme.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for VIP
Noun
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Sammy Hagar, the former Van Halen vocalist, sat ringside as the premier celebrity guest.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
13 June 2026
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Millions of Americans are currently injecting unapproved chemicals like peptides promoted by a hodgepodge of wellness influencers and celebrity podcasters.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The winners would get their photo taken alongside a Barca star for a charity calendar benefiting UNICEF.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Panama is now best known for producing Major League Baseball stars, with legendary New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera standing head and shoulders above the long list of Panamanians who have graced an American ballpark.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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As the New York Knicks make their run through the NBA Finals, a wide range of celebrities have shown up to support the team, including model, entrepreneur and media personality Jordyn Woods, who is often spotted courtside alongside Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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The Lesson Is Bigger Than Elon Strip away the personality and the takeaway outlasts the news cycle.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIP. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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