as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a trendy restaurant much favored by Tinseltown celebs
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Recent Examples of celeb
Not to call myself a trendsetter or anything, but so many celebs are rocking similar jeans lately.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
See the standout celeb moments below.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
Cardi isn't the only celeb to dabble in the world of blue hair this year.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Dec. 2025
Many celeb docs aim for Emmys instead.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2025
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
See the standout celeb moments below.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
Cardi isn't the only celeb to dabble in the world of blue hair this year.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Dec. 2025
Many celeb docs aim for Emmys instead.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celeb
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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The White Lotus breakout star and Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television, Aimee Lou Wood, held hands with her beau Adam Long.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Kittle is one of many 49ers stars to be injured this season and unable finish the biggest game of the season.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Like fashion pieces, each person carries a unique combination of taste, personality, and lifestyle that sets them apart from others.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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To make the most of your dress code, find ways to let your personality shine through by opting for something unique and on-trend, like denim, leopard print, or ditsy floral.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Celeb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celeb. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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