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
Literature-loving celeb sightings (Fran Lebowitz, Susan Orlean, Parker Posey) also add extra chapters of fun.
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Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
The finish line led runners directly into the Rose Bowl where there was plenty of Por Osos flowing, snacks, interactive games and recovery stations, and a live taping of 2 Bears 1 Cave with our favorite boys and celeb participants.
—Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
These celebs carried in coordinated looks, bringing moral support, affection, and love to the annual fashion event, reminding us that connection is just as important as creativity.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
On the one hand, Willem Dafoe seems like an unlikely choice for a celeb-booze collab.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
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Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
The finish line led runners directly into the Rose Bowl where there was plenty of Por Osos flowing, snacks, interactive games and recovery stations, and a live taping of 2 Bears 1 Cave with our favorite boys and celeb participants.
—Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
These celebs carried in coordinated looks, bringing moral support, affection, and love to the annual fashion event, reminding us that connection is just as important as creativity.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
On the one hand, Willem Dafoe seems like an unlikely choice for a celeb-booze collab.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celeb
Noun
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In Packers country, celebrity doesn’t trump tradition.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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There is a lot of tequila out there to choose from, and some brands—shockingly—don’t even have a celebrity, actor, or athlete backing them.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
Noun
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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After its recent $50 million expansion, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba is the star of the Mayakoba development in Playa del Carmen, with 34 private beachfront pool suites and a brand-new beach club with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The food and travel personality explores the people, places and hidden stories behind iconic global destinations.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Gritty Nobody ever said Pennsylvania was short on personality—and hometown pride takes a baffling but beloved form in Gritty, the Philly Flyers mascot.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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“Celeb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celeb. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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