CELEB Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

celeb

noun

sə-ˈleb

Definition of celeb

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 Arhaus’ Fourth of July sale is your ticket to an exterior space that rivals your favorite celeb’s backyard. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026 Other celeb sightings in New York City ahead of the big day include Kelce's Tight End University co-founder George Kittle and his wife Claire, who chatted with PEOPLE recently about their excitement for Swift and Kelce's wedding. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 And to be sure, the fun of scouring this trove comes from revisiting those book/celeb pairings. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 Food fans tune in for his culinary stunts (making the world's largest chocolate bar) and celeb collaborations (MrBeast, Tom Brady). — Steven Bertoni, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for celeb

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Noun

Hilton, born Mario Lavandeira, gained fame after launching his highly popular gossip website in the early Aughts and garnered notoriety for his unapologetic and often controversial take on celebrities’ lives.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Opposition leaders, rights activists and some Bollywood celebrities publicly backed the movement, helping amplify its message beyond the protest sites.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebrity

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The ability to walk from your bed to the sand and stare at the sea is the star of the show here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Founder of the casual sushi bowl favorite Wabi Sabi, Perez Miranda is also the owner of Midorie and Ogawa in Little River, which earned a Michelin star in 2024.

— Connie Ogle July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of star

Noun

McCusker and Marquise, the closest thing this shifting and sprawling ensemble has to main characters, are allowed barely any room to be individuals with their own motives or personalities.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Lately, that has meant reaching for effortless staples with just enough personality to keep off-duty dressing interesting.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 30 July 2026

Definition of personality

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