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 These celeb-sightings have offered a peek into which fall trends will define the season, from barn jackets to big bags. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026 Related Stories At that point, Flamingo Estate was making a name for itself, among other things, for its celeb honey collaborations. — Marc Malkin, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 Given the intimacy required of ballroom dancing, some seasons also bring romance rumors between the celeb-pro pairings. — Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 That’s seven whole years of being a Livie and seeing the celeb go through all of her sartorial eras. — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for celeb

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Swift appeared on Norton’s BBC show – which famously has an eclectic mix of celebrity guests each week — last October, appearing alongside Gleeson, Lee, Turner-Smith, Murphy and Capaldi.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
With celebrity guests arriving in droves to celebrate the grand opening party, excitement is at an all-time high, but so are the expectations.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

There’s also a large firepit for cuddling up under the stars with a cocktail or two.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Thomas is also betting big on his own go-to-market skills, having led the digital expansion of Dude Wipes over the last five years, as well as his partner’s star power and the brand’s custom formulas, which present a uniquely floral scent.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Useful feedback can sharpen the execution without flattening the personality.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
The Besties in Haunted High will debut globally on October 13 comprising six 30-minute episodes, following the online personalities as their school’s empty Halloween dance turns into a nightmare.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

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