VIPS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Noun

In addition to his glitzy looks for celebrities and public figures of all realms, Mackie also tried his hand at retail in the ‘80s, launching lines of lingerie, fine jewelry and fragrances.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
There was a bevy of, perhaps, bigger celebrities in attendance - Brunson was seated next to Ben Stiller, for instance.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrities

Noun

But then there are the times when the skin-care stars align—the feel, the smell, everything about the formula is so spot-on that just applying it is a win in and of itself.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
Taylor Rooks provides features with the game’s brightest stars, and NFL reporter James Palmer delivers news from around the league.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of stars

Noun

Cinematic pretense and the kinds political leaders and media personalities use to sell ideas are often one and the same.

— Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
Had the property lasted longer, Harris would have been one of the personalities contributing to it.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of personalities

Noun

The city will be closing streets around Ground Zero as dignitaries, including Vice President JD Vance, are slated to attend a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Norwegian officials and foreign dignitaries joined the solemn procession.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of dignitaries

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