VIPs

noun

plural of VIP
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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  1. celebrities
  2. stars
  3. personalities
  4. dignitaries
Noun
  • The shirt went viral and was worn by a number of celebrities, with most of the proceeds donated to the Trans Lifeline, a nonprofit group and crisis hotline.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Lovato was one of multiple celebrities to show up at the Abbey on Saturday night to show her support.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • Creators Drop The Pranks And Get Serious MIPCOM was a conduit for the developing creator economy this year, with the focus switching to those YouTube and digital stars who are actually building businesses.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For stellar scientists, the colors of stars have always been indicative of their temperatures.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of stars
Noun
  • Lisa Henson attributes their longevity to the depth of their personalities.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Artists, musicians, substitute teachers, and file clerks can all be investigative personalities.
    — David Shribman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • Kathleen Kennedy, who served as the president of Lucasfilm from 2012 to 2026, helped organize a group of industry dignitaries to put together a framework for how Hollywood should talk about it.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • By the late 1800s, the resort was a favorite destination for US Presidents (23 presidents have visited the property), foreign dignitaries and global business leaders.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of dignitaries
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“VIPs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIPs. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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