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 In fact, this summer in particular has seen countless celebrities and street style stars proving that wearing tall boots in hot weather is absolutely a thing. — Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 6 July 2026 The shoes, known as the Santia style, fit into the emerging quiet Western aesthetic some brands and celebrities are embracing with cowboy boots. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 The agency’s new group mainly includes health professionals who prescribe, produce or promote peptides, which have become a wellness trend among athletes, influencers and celebrities. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 Swift and Kelce seemed to invite some of their most random acquaintances, forcing people to figure out how celebrities like Simone Biles or Machine Gun Kelly knew the bride and groom. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026 This daring accessory was first debuted in Schiaparelli’s fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection, and the hairy tie has been making the rounds with other celebrities such as Selma Blair. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 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 Reese Witherspoon, Emma Stone, Paul Rudd and more were among the celebrities seen leaving MSG as the festivities continued from Friday evening through early Saturday morning. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 However, the polarizing trend has officially been declared *the* pants of summer 2026 thanks to celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Bieber, and Gwyneth Paltrow. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 6 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
  • The first major update came in 1795 with the addition of two stars for Vermont and Kentucky, and the most recent change came in 1960 after Hawaii became the 50th state.
    — Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • So far, historical society members have determined the giant cotton broadcloth flag bears just 48 stars representing the US states – a design used only until 1959, before Alaska and Hawaii were admitted to the union.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 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
  • Many Iranian hardliners, including conservative lawmakers and media personalities, have criticized the memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington.
    — July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Armand tries on personalities — clingy boyfriend, conniving mastermind — and flocks to love interests like new rock star Lestat goes through vats of body glitter.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 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
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  • Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The movie welcomes several major Hollywood figures, including Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin and Glenn Close.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • The five names to know for 2027 Five of the potential contenders currently sit on the Charlotte City Council.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Staff weathering the storm The Cubs are more than halfway through the season and playing around a 90-win pace, yet their clubhouse often looks like a scene out of spring training, with new names, unfamiliar faces, and players coming and going.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 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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