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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
The honors, which aim to reward individuals for their contributions to British life, are awarded twice a year to celebrities and public figures as well as ordinary people, once at New Year’s, and then in June, to mark the king’s birthday.
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ABC News, 12 June 2026
Made of suede and leather, Skechers’ sneakers are an impressive lookalike for the indoor soccer shoes made popular by celebrities like Katie Holmes and Jennifer Aniston.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Year after year, his former (although now very distant) billionaires club has reaped a growing number of members — from tech titans to celebrities.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The place has always attracted celebrities.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Find more travel pants inspired by celebrities below.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The product is now omnipresent—every brand has its own version (or five)—but Ilia’s formula remains the gold standard among celebrities (Martha Stewart, Kate Hudson, etc), shoppers, and editors alike.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Some of those bankers (and their lawyers) likely found their way to Madison Square Garden, where the price for mingling with celebrities courtside flew above $100,000 on secondary markets.
—Max Chafkin, Bloomberg, 12 June 2026
Those missions, several of which featured celebrities like musician Katy Perry and actor William Shatner, have been paused for at least two years while Blue Origin focuses on its lunar program.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
ABC News, 12 June 2026
Made of suede and leather, Skechers’ sneakers are an impressive lookalike for the indoor soccer shoes made popular by celebrities like Katie Holmes and Jennifer Aniston.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Year after year, his former (although now very distant) billionaires club has reaped a growing number of members — from tech titans to celebrities.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The place has always attracted celebrities.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Find more travel pants inspired by celebrities below.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The product is now omnipresent—every brand has its own version (or five)—but Ilia’s formula remains the gold standard among celebrities (Martha Stewart, Kate Hudson, etc), shoppers, and editors alike.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Some of those bankers (and their lawyers) likely found their way to Madison Square Garden, where the price for mingling with celebrities courtside flew above $100,000 on secondary markets.
—Max Chafkin, Bloomberg, 12 June 2026
Those missions, several of which featured celebrities like musician Katy Perry and actor William Shatner, have been paused for at least two years while Blue Origin focuses on its lunar program.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrities
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The reality stars' Newport Beach home was broken into earlier this week as the couple vacationed with their family in Mexico.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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The Basque Country is a region that glitters with Michelin stars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 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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The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has called for calm, but several far-right personalities in Great Britain and the United States—including Elon Musk—have used the attack to foment hatred against immigrants.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Tim Allen, who has played Buzz Lightyear since the first movie, noted how intertwined the characters have become with their personalities.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Their reputations were destroyed.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Italy has long been the global anchor for this kind of immersive travel, and a handful of programs across Tuscany and Florence have built reputations for hands-on instruction inside historic villas and prestigious culinary institutions.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Inspired by figures like Jack Greenberg, the longtime head of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Dan chose public service, centering his path on helping the underserved while challenging entrenched systems of inequality.—
Joel Rubin,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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An alliance of prominent French business, publishing and film figures has joined forces to revive one of the most storied venues in Paris cinephilia, with luxury house Chanel serving as lead partner behind the reopening of the historic Saint-Germain-des-Prés cinema.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Those exhibits named names — and not just fired Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator against her, and Canton Police Sgt Sean Goode, who resigned last week.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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In 1837, soap maker James Gamble and candlemaker William Procter became business partners, creating the company that still carries their names today.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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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
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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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He was then escorted by police officers to the airport’s VIP terminal, where he was welcomed by Somalia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, officials from the Somalia Football Federation and other dignitaries and spoke to press.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Next week, Obama will be joined by other former presidents and dignitaries to dedicate his presidential library, named the Obama Center, on a sprawling complex less than 10 miles south of Grant Park.—
Hallie Golden,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Celebrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrities. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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