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
Mayer wasn’t the only celeb repping Audemars Piguet this week.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Of all the runway shows during Paris Fashion Week, no front row is as buzzy and celeb-heavy as Dior's.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
Recently, celebs have been favoring thin-heeled, ankle-hugging stilettos from labels such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, and Gianvito Rossi, or newer brands like Amina Muaddi or Femme LA.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
One of the most unexpected celeb couples in 2022 was Taye Diggs and TV personality Apryl Jones.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Of all the runway shows during Paris Fashion Week, no front row is as buzzy and celeb-heavy as Dior's.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
Recently, celebs have been favoring thin-heeled, ankle-hugging stilettos from labels such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, and Gianvito Rossi, or newer brands like Amina Muaddi or Femme LA.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
One of the most unexpected celeb couples in 2022 was Taye Diggs and TV personality Apryl Jones.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celeb
Noun
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In addition to being functional, these waterproof boots are stylish, too(even celebrities like Kate Winslet appreciate a fall Chelsea boot).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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As for whether the Galaxy Quest star would ever reprise her role as the iconic heroine Ripley?—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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So far this season, the 22-year-old star has caught 19 passes for 225 yards in four games.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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One of Fox’s most prominent sports media personalities may be leaving the company to start a new media venture.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Few breweries have as much personality as Big Lug, helmed by owner Eddie Sahm and head brewer Tyler Chippa.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Celeb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celeb. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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