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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
To celebrate the opening, Nat Geo explorer Bertie Gregory made an appearance at the pop-up, introducing the documentary to an audience of fans, influencers and celebrities as well as highlighting the role of bees in the ecosystem and sharing some behind-the-scenes insights from the two-part series.
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
The fashion industry can be notoriously dismissive of celebrities who try to cross over into design.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
Both off and on the festival grounds, these brands host a series of parties, pop-ups and other VIP events that lavish celebrities, influencers and artists with premium experiences.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
In attendance were fellow celebrities like Sienna Miller, Jake Gyllenhaal and Colin Firth.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Held annually on the eve of the Masters, the contest draws competitors’ families — and occasionally celebrities like Hart — for a rare chance to caddie or even take a swing on the prestigious course.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
There’s also been speculation that this BBL is the reason why certain celebrities are suddenly appearing quite refreshed.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Kaia Gerber has officially become the latest in a long of line of celebrities to co-sign the peek-a-bra trend.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The high-profile dispute has, over the past year and a half, ensnared several other celebrities in Lively and Baldoni's orbit as the discovery process in their case exposed the stars' private communications.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
K.j. Yossman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
The fashion industry can be notoriously dismissive of celebrities who try to cross over into design.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
Both off and on the festival grounds, these brands host a series of parties, pop-ups and other VIP events that lavish celebrities, influencers and artists with premium experiences.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
In attendance were fellow celebrities like Sienna Miller, Jake Gyllenhaal and Colin Firth.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Held annually on the eve of the Masters, the contest draws competitors’ families — and occasionally celebrities like Hart — for a rare chance to caddie or even take a swing on the prestigious course.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
There’s also been speculation that this BBL is the reason why certain celebrities are suddenly appearing quite refreshed.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Kaia Gerber has officially become the latest in a long of line of celebrities to co-sign the peek-a-bra trend.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The high-profile dispute has, over the past year and a half, ensnared several other celebrities in Lively and Baldoni's orbit as the discovery process in their case exposed the stars' private communications.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrities
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Fresh off the global success of KPop Demon Hunters, the film’s vocal stars are bringing their fandom full circle with a new collaboration that turns a familiar fast-food run into an immersive experience.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Lyrid meteor shower is active from April 16-25 and reaches its peak overnight on April 21-22, when up to 18 shooting stars may be seen flaring to life each hour in the early spring sky, according to the American Meteor Society.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 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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Others argue the outburst may ultimately benefit the MAGA media ecosystem by driving traffic and attention to its biggest personalities.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Feelings and thoughts about fleeting beauty, minimalism, suffering, the natural world, and way more come through in these thoughtfully designed and assembled cars that some people build their entire personalities around.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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But many senior figures within the sport point to claims of positive fan feedback, although so far no official numbers have been released to support these claims from the F1 organization.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Executives at United and American Airlines reported similar figures.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 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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Historically, celebs turned up in reserved and muted evening-wear, but as more eyes have tuned into the red carpet, the fashions have become grander, bolder, and even downright iconic.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Like their grandfather Sam, neither seems particularly bothered about their personal reputations.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The reputations of Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Rem Koolhaas, Shigeru Ban, Bernard Tschumi, Alvaro Siza, and Tadao Ando do not depend on the one or two buildings each of them have bestowed on New York.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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The only other time the city quashes permit requests is during the United Nations General Assembly, a weeklong annual event in September that involves major street closures and police resources being heavily used to protect dignitaries from around the globe.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Family members, close friends, colleagues and dignitaries will enter from Franklin Boulevard and park in the south parking lot, using Entry 5.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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Her heart features the side profiles of two residents wearing Indigenous attire in the foreground, and a map of the city’s East Side, with street names like Indiana Avenue, Holmes Street and Troost Avenue behind them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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Many of the most famous names in Mississippi civil-rights history got their start in Mound Bayou, or found support and safety there.—
Beverly Gage,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Celebrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrities. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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