as in celebrities
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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Noun
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And even more reliable than a bunch of fun-size Snickers in your candy collection are the celebrities who take the occasion to go all-out for the holiday.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025 -
In nearby Pine Plains, Browne meets us at Stissing House, a restaurant beloved by locals and celebrities alike.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Two were against future NFL stars (Southern Miss’ Brett Favre and NC State’s Philip Rivers).—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, several of the show's younger stars continued acting and have appeared in various television shows and movies.—
Michele Corriston,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Since welcoming the twins, Sidibe has been candid online about her and Frankel's parenting journey — from flying with two babies to attending swimming lessons and discovering each of the twins' unique personalities.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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The characters are all different, but the contrast in personalities was similar.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Representatives from various branches of the Armed Forces and city dignitaries are slated to attend.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Despite spending heavily to restore the mansion, Bloomberg chose to live in his Upper East Side townhouse, emphasizing the mansion’s role as a venue for municipal events, meetings with foreign dignitaries, and public tours rather than as a personal residence.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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“VIPs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIPs. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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