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as in stars
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
celebrities from sports and entertainment attended the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games
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as in fames
the fact or state of being known to the public
an actor who reportedly feels very uncomfortable with his celebrity
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Recent Examples of celebrities
The honors, which aim to reward individuals for their contributions to British life, are awarded twice a year to celebrities and public figures as well as ordinary people, once at New Year’s, and then in June, to mark the king’s birthday.
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ABC News, 12 June 2026
Made of suede and leather, Skechers’ sneakers are an impressive lookalike for the indoor soccer shoes made popular by celebrities like Katie Holmes and Jennifer Aniston.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Year after year, his former (although now very distant) billionaires club has reaped a growing number of members — from tech titans to celebrities.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The place has always attracted celebrities.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Find more travel pants inspired by celebrities below.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The product is now omnipresent—every brand has its own version (or five)—but Ilia’s formula remains the gold standard among celebrities (Martha Stewart, Kate Hudson, etc), shoppers, and editors alike.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Some of those bankers (and their lawyers) likely found their way to Madison Square Garden, where the price for mingling with celebrities courtside flew above $100,000 on secondary markets.
—Max Chafkin, Bloomberg, 12 June 2026
Those missions, several of which featured celebrities like musician Katy Perry and actor William Shatner, have been paused for at least two years while Blue Origin focuses on its lunar program.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
ABC News, 12 June 2026
Made of suede and leather, Skechers’ sneakers are an impressive lookalike for the indoor soccer shoes made popular by celebrities like Katie Holmes and Jennifer Aniston.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Year after year, his former (although now very distant) billionaires club has reaped a growing number of members — from tech titans to celebrities.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The place has always attracted celebrities.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Find more travel pants inspired by celebrities below.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The product is now omnipresent—every brand has its own version (or five)—but Ilia’s formula remains the gold standard among celebrities (Martha Stewart, Kate Hudson, etc), shoppers, and editors alike.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Some of those bankers (and their lawyers) likely found their way to Madison Square Garden, where the price for mingling with celebrities courtside flew above $100,000 on secondary markets.
—Max Chafkin, Bloomberg, 12 June 2026
Those missions, several of which featured celebrities like musician Katy Perry and actor William Shatner, have been paused for at least two years while Blue Origin focuses on its lunar program.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrities
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Keith hailed from Tennessee and worked with music’s biggest stars, including Beyoncé and Drake.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Angel Reese with Reebok, Breanna Stewart with Puma, Sabrina Ionescu with Nike and A’ja Wilson with Nike are the other active WNBA stars with signature sneakers.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Suddenly, sparks and fames violently erupted, scorching nearby seats and sending smoke billowing.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has called for calm, but several far-right personalities in Great Britain and the United States—including Elon Musk—have used the attack to foment hatred against immigrants.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Tim Allen, who has played Buzz Lightyear since the first movie, noted how intertwined the characters have become with their personalities.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Across both sides of the state line, several districts have built reputations for strong academics, robust extracurriculars and the kind of community feel that draws families in and keeps them.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The June 2019 announcement underscored the banks’ reputations for trust, transparency and honesty, BB&T chief digital client experience officer Dontá Wilson told The Charlotte Observer at the time.—
Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The project, the National Garden of American Heroes, is slated to feature 250 statues of historical figures from America’s past who have contributed to the nation's cultural, scientific, economic, and political heritage, commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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As of Sunday evening, the names of those killed had yet to be released.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Those outside firms — Ryder Scott, Netherland Sewell, DeGolyer & MacNaughton — are the names in the reserve-report exhibits at the back of an annual filing.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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These celebs carried in coordinated looks, bringing moral support, affection, and love to the annual fashion event, reminding us that connection is just as important as creativity.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 May 2026
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Since then, many celebs have worn The Gap or GapStudio on major red carpets.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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By November, Smith was crisscrossing the African continent with a small team of negotiators, trying to persuade dignitaries to agree to deals.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
17 June 2026
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But travelling by private jet is reserved for heads of state and international dignitaries, with this cost being fronted by host committees.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Celebrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrities. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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