celebrities

noun

plural of celebrity
1
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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2
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 During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026 Among the celebrities watching from VIP boxes were Shakira and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 Madame Tussauds at 234 W 42nd St lets kids pose with wax figures of celebrities and has a cafeteria inside for a snack break. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 Along with the film, celebrities made sure to put their best foot forward for the film festival. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 The top is a mainstay of celebrities’ summer outfits, including Martha Stewart, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and, most recently, Gigi Hadid. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 July 2026 The fashion tech startup cofounded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, backed by a who's-who list of celebrities, is facing a serious scandal. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 July 2026 Button-Up Shirts As evidenced by celebrities like Charlize Theron, button-up shirts will always be in style. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 Since 1918, Barcelona's Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona has been warmly welcoming travelers, including celebrities, artists, and politicians. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrities
  1. stars
  2. fames
  3. personalities
  4. reputations
  5. figures
  6. names
  7. celebs
  8. dignitaries
Noun
  • Emma is played by different actresses over the course of the series (Jessica Reynolds, Brenda Blethyn) alongside a cast of talented co-stars.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • The epic stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, whose long journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War reunites him with his wife, Penelope (Anne Hathaway), and son, Telemachus (Tom Holland).
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026
Definition of stars
Noun
  • Suddenly, sparks and fames violently erupted, scorching nearby seats and sending smoke billowing.
    — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Definition of fames
Noun
  • The Test For Modern Leaders The most compelling leaders of 2026 and beyond are not necessarily the most vocal or the ones with the safest personalities.
    — Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • In addition, Summer House picked up cameras to film some of the key personalities involved in the scandal, giving them more closure following the reunion.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • Much like today’s independent watchmakers, their reputations rested not simply on manufacturing every part themselves, but on transforming components into exceptional finished watches.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
  • Many of them will be looking to show off their skills to potential suitors, while others will be seeking to justify their lofty reputations.
    — Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of reputations
Noun
  • During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
  • The narrative centers on the early careers and shifting dynamic between legendary figures Cao Cao and Yuan Shao as political corruption, peasant rebellions, and personal ambitions push the capital of Luoyang into absolute chaos.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 July 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • On one day in June, Katie Couric couldn't recall who was president or the names of some of her newer family members.
    — KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • When Tyler Tolbert legged out a dribbler on Tuesday night against the New York Mets for his major-league-record-tying 12th consecutive base hit, the names of the two current record-holders flashed across the TV screen.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Definition of names
Noun
  • 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
  • Since then, many celebs have worn The Gap or GapStudio on major red carpets.
    — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of celebs
Noun
  • Trump has visited Mar-a-Lago and his hotel in Doral several times in the past year, hosting lavish parties attended by industry titans and foreign dignitaries.
    — Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • Senior Iranian officials attended the procession, as well as a number of foreign dignitaries.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 6 July 2026
Definition of dignitaries

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