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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
Glossip has received public support both nationally and internationally, including from celebrities like Kim Kardashian.
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The content surrounding the campaign has drawn praise from a handful of celebrities, including reality star/entrepreneur Paris Hilton, actor Taylor Lautner and celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 15 May 2026
From Seoul to Dubai to wellness retreats tucked into the Italian countryside, beauty tourism has become a defining travel trend, with celebrities openly documenting trips built around facials, injectables, regenerative therapies and reset-style wellness stays.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Other celebrities attending the screening included Riley Keough and Eric Cantona.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2026
In recent days, a handful of Christian celebrities have been announced as Rededicate 250 participants.
—Yonat Shimron, NPR, 15 May 2026
Like, people are obsessed with celebrities.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Gardner is one of the homegrown celebrities who host the annual Big Slick fundraiser for Children’s Mercy.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 15, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
These mad scientists then trained a small flock of sheep to recognize four celebrities—Emma Watson, Barack Obama, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce—from their pictures on the internet.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The content surrounding the campaign has drawn praise from a handful of celebrities, including reality star/entrepreneur Paris Hilton, actor Taylor Lautner and celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 15 May 2026
From Seoul to Dubai to wellness retreats tucked into the Italian countryside, beauty tourism has become a defining travel trend, with celebrities openly documenting trips built around facials, injectables, regenerative therapies and reset-style wellness stays.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Other celebrities attending the screening included Riley Keough and Eric Cantona.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2026
In recent days, a handful of Christian celebrities have been announced as Rededicate 250 participants.
—Yonat Shimron, NPR, 15 May 2026
Like, people are obsessed with celebrities.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Gardner is one of the homegrown celebrities who host the annual Big Slick fundraiser for Children’s Mercy.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 15, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
These mad scientists then trained a small flock of sheep to recognize four celebrities—Emma Watson, Barack Obama, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce—from their pictures on the internet.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrities
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Today’s Hollywood stars — Taylor Russell, Greta Lee, Anya Taylor-Joy, Alison Oliver, Jisoo, Maude Apatow, Jeff Goldblum, Sabrina Carpenter, to name a few — were in attendance.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The Ducks have high-ceiling youngsters blossoming into stars who should be the nucleus of future playoff teams.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 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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While challenges to Putin’s rule are still few and far between, the discontent in Russian society — from online personalities with large social media followings to normally robotic-like supporters in the Russian political system — is beginning to bubble up.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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Their personas were their personalities.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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On-pitch leadership from figures like James, Colwill and Fernandez will also help.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Task force member and history professor Bob Weinberg pushed back, saying reassessing historical figures is part of the academic process.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 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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Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Popular English-speaking options in Seoul include Eco Jardin and Juno Hair Myeongdong Street, both of which have built reputations for handling international visitors.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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The ceremony came after the various dignitaries rode on the inaugural train through the extended subway corridor.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Zelenskyy, meanwhile, expressed surprise that foreign dignitaries would be going to Moscow for the commemorations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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That data consisted of random phone numbers and matches with names, call times and call durations.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The field’s absence of celebrity personalities and marquee names has prevented it from generating the kind of political electricity and energy typically associated with genuinely compelling electoral contests that capture sustained public attention.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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“Celebrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrities. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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