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 Paying multiple creators or celebrities to attend and post can add another six figures, pushing a larger activation into the several-hundred-thousand-dollar range. — Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026 Ramon Hervey helped engineer the careers of many celebrities. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 Spotted on the runways and on the feet of celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Bella Hadid, and Taylor Swift, these boho boots have a fresh and breezy energy that’s hard to resist. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026 Eight Sleep, the startup behind the $2,999 mattress cover that puts both Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to sleep, wants to stop being known for the celebrities who use it. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 Microdrama actors have become celebrities in their own right with millions of followers on social media platforms. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 In the early 2000s, reality TV created a new class of real-estate celebrities—solo entrepreneurs who seemed to cobble together lucrative careers out of sheer force of will, all while attending luxe parties across Los Angeles and New York City. — Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026 Even stylists have recommended the streamlined outfit for appearing taller (a great tip for petite shoppers), and multiple celebrities have co-signed the easy-to-style combo this summer alone. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 Especially with how many celebrities have very recently been spotted wearing the shoe. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 22 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
  • The Michelin Guide has awarded stars to restaurants for 100 years.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Debuting in 3,330 North American theaters, Out of the Further stars Amelia Eve, Brandon Perea and Lin Shaye and centers on a young mother who can bring spirits back with her to the real world.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 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
Definition of fames
Noun
  • The chat show will give fans even more action, bringing them closer to the personalities, dynamics and relationships at the heart of the series.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • As fans mourn Dolly Parton, two longtime Philadelphia radio personalities are remembering the country music icon for an influence that stretched far beyond her songs.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • Dalton and Elijah are well-matched, their reputations equally spotless.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • WhatNot and other live shopping retailers are shedding their reputations as purveyors of baseball cards by expanding their digital aisles, benefitting niche auction-fluencers like Lally.
    — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputations
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  • Paying multiple creators or celebrities to attend and post can add another six figures, pushing a larger activation into the several-hundred-thousand-dollar range.
    — Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Those figures showcase how many workers view AI as a helpful tool for their schedules rather than a threat to their positions.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • According to Dundy, rebellion against their father defined much of the future filmmaker’s life, which unfolded as a struggle for freedom characterized by bold actions and boldface names.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Those names can be drafted in the middle rounds as upside options in an offense that is expected to take another step forward.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 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 opening ceremony gathered church dignitaries, community members and local officials.
    — Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Trump has argued for months that the new ballroom is a necessity, often pointing to the lack of space to host events with foreign dignitaries.
    — Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dignitaries

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“Celebrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrities. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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