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 Jackie and longtime mate Shadow rose to celeb status through a livestream of their nest that draws thousands of viewers. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 But your dad doesn’t need to be a celeb to enjoy the simple pleasures of tormenting him. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026 Brad Paisley Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, posted several photos ahead of the Madison Square Garden party, including one with celeb pals Seth Meyers and his wife, human rights attorney Alexi Ashe. — Alison Abbey Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for celeb

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Noun

In the time since her sudden death, celebrities publicly mourning include Viola Davis, Selma Blair, and Rosie O’Donnell.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
But that enchantment began long before the beach clubs and celebrity sightings.

— Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebrity

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The one-time child star had spoken openly about navigating addiction and postpartum depression in her adult life, documenting those struggles as well as the painful loss of her brother in a memoir released this year.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
In the book, the star detailed her prolific and sometimes difficult career in show business; growing up under the harsh light of Hollywood; and the highs and lows of filming hit TV shows like Heroes and Nashville, and more.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

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