as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a trendy restaurant much favored by Tinseltown celebs
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of celeb
Khy was originally built on a collaboration model, with drops every couple of months, ranging from slick leather jackets by Berlin label Namilia, puffer Jackets from Entire Studios, bikinis by celeb-favorite Frankie’s Bikinis, to corseted dresses from Dilara Findikoglu.
—
Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Hutong, which opened pre-pandemic in November 2019 with its own version of the Great Wall, is no stranger to celeb sightings.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
But the celeb causes problems for the Waves — both on the court and in the locker room — after Dyson starts dating her following a break-up with Travis.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
It's also been bolstered by celeb power from figures such as Kerry Washington, John Legend and Pusha T.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for celeb
Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Hutong, which opened pre-pandemic in November 2019 with its own version of the Great Wall, is no stranger to celeb sightings.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
But the celeb causes problems for the Waves — both on the court and in the locker room — after Dyson starts dating her following a break-up with Travis.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
It's also been bolstered by celeb power from figures such as Kerry Washington, John Legend and Pusha T.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for celeb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celeb
Noun
-
Loafers are everywhere this spring, with celebrities like Sharon Stone and Katie Holmes recently stepping out in the comfortable yet classy flats.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
-
These mad scientists then trained a small flock of sheep to recognize four celebrities—Emma Watson, Barack Obama, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce—from their pictures on the internet.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Noun
-
But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Small accents like bird baths and statues bring charm and personality.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
-
Gibson’s wigs may change along the way, but his considerable capabilities at conveying a range of personalities stay the course.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Celeb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celeb. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
