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
Tay Lautner and Kelly Rizzo are radiant at The Dear Media x Pinterest VIP Creator Dinner in Los Angeles.
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Tickets are $125 for general admission and $175 for VIP.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Saturday’s event is open to all, but those looking for a premium weekend experience can check out VIP and Platinum packages.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Book the Luxury Shopping Experience Package for special perks, including a pass to South Coast Plaza’s Access VIP Suite, which includes private stylist rooms and complimentary drinks (including champagne).
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s no limit to the VIP experiences, spanning private suites, behind-the-scenes access, and bespoke bourbon experiences along the Bourbon Trail.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The Absolut Heat Haus, Soho House’s VIP pop-up The Hideout, and the Coca-Cola Pop Shop are just a few of the brand activations that aim to build a rapport with the festival audience.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Single-day general admission tickets are $53, with the option to upgrade to VIP on Friday for $113 or for $103 on Saturday and Sunday.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to the pre-show VIP Lounge, exclusive VIP merchandise item & more.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Tickets are $125 for general admission and $175 for VIP.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Saturday’s event is open to all, but those looking for a premium weekend experience can check out VIP and Platinum packages.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Book the Luxury Shopping Experience Package for special perks, including a pass to South Coast Plaza’s Access VIP Suite, which includes private stylist rooms and complimentary drinks (including champagne).
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s no limit to the VIP experiences, spanning private suites, behind-the-scenes access, and bespoke bourbon experiences along the Bourbon Trail.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The Absolut Heat Haus, Soho House’s VIP pop-up The Hideout, and the Coca-Cola Pop Shop are just a few of the brand activations that aim to build a rapport with the festival audience.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Single-day general admission tickets are $53, with the option to upgrade to VIP on Friday for $113 or for $103 on Saturday and Sunday.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to the pre-show VIP Lounge, exclusive VIP merchandise item & more.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for VIP
Noun
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Around that time, a celebrity biologist and adventurer named Robert Marc Lehmann showed up in a gray-camouflage wetsuit.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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The Barnstable Brown Gala, held annually ahead of the Kentucky Derby, is known for drawing celebrities and high-profile guests while supporting charitable causes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An area rug can completely change how a room feels—adding warmth, softness, and personality from the very first step.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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Not a big personality pushing a vision.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIP. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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