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 Everything about this beating felt like a Hollywood Red Carpet event, with congressional leaders and celebrities lining the sidelines. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 The pregame sidelines were packed five-people deep with celebrities (Livvy Dunne), NFL alumni (Justin Jefferson), recruits, other dignitaries and media members. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 All three celebrities wore the top in different ways, proving how versatile this staple actually is. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 Sure, attending runway shows, interviewing celebrities, and trying on the chicest clothing is fun. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026 Inside, celebrities, artists, and politicians mix with neighborhood regulars around tables laden with red-sauce classics served family style. — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 The latter has particularly campaigned this season and has built huge buzz with the format, which sees celebrities and civilians give hot takes on the New York subway. — Peter White, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026 Some of the company’s most likable commercials in the past have relied on celebrities, according to iSpot, including Hart. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 And she’s proven that fans don’t want celebrities to stop talking about politics, as so many have argued. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrities
  1. stars
  2. fames
  3. personalities
  4. reputations
  5. figures
  6. names
  7. celebs
  8. dignitaries
Noun
  • How did Coco Gauff get the job done on a day of tussle for top stars?
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Off the runway, street style stars have started adapting the color trend to their own personal style.
    — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of stars
Noun
  • The sports’ fighters who were also winners can be found in their respective hall of fames.
    — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Suddenly, sparks and fames violently erupted, scorching nearby seats and sending smoke billowing.
    — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Definition of fames
Noun
  • One-time Titans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is among the pregame, halftime and postgame personalities.
    — Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • They long have been slickly produced promotional weeks for presidential candidates, and even showcases for network personalities and promotion.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • Casual comments that harm former colleagues and employers do not disappear when the following day’s newspapers are thrown in the bin, yet hang around forever to cause untold damage to all referees’ reputations.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Parents and students compare acceptance rates, school reputations and famous alumni while trying to figure out which colleges deserve a spot on the application list.
    — Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of reputations
Noun
  • Webb figures he's got the best of both worlds, having his play-calling mentor by his side and squaring off against defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and Denver's stout defense all summer.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The precise figures go unpublished, all wrapped up in one big commercial total in the accounts, but there is unlikely to be a bigger deal of its kind in the Premier League.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • Beers, a tight end with one of the most marketable names in college football, is on his way to becoming a fan favorite in Norman.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some visitors come specifically to see the large bronze relief along the side of the building listing the names of the firefighters killed on 9/11.
    — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of names
Noun
  • Even celebs are taking a subtler approach to the shoe, like Dakota Johnson’s simple high vamp flats or Julia Roberts’ soft Sneakerinas.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of celebs
Noun
  • The pregame sidelines were packed five-people deep with celebrities (Livvy Dunne), NFL alumni (Justin Jefferson), recruits, other dignitaries and media members.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • We are used to the street closures, the factory shutdowns, the restrictions on driving and internet access during Communist Party conferences, international summits, Tiananmen Square military parades, and the visits of foreign dignitaries.
    — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dignitaries

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“Celebrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrities. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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