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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
Villa Maçakızı, popular with A-list celebrities, is one of the best established.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Larkin is soaking in every moment of this Olympic experience, from sightseeing in Milan to life in the Olympic Village to meeting celebrities such as Snoop Dogg.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Athletes and their fans, celebrities on a shoot or on tour, artists in town for Expo, business travelers, quiet-luxury weekenders, and smartly dressed families book well in advance to secure one of the few rooms (192 isn’t very many for such a tall building).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
On Thursday night, Alexander Wang celebrated the ribbon-cutting for The Wang Contemporary — a cultural platform dedicated to supporting and amplifying Asian and Asian American creatives — with a starry celebration that drew industry insiders and celebrities alike.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
This time, plenty of celebrities are expected to show up again, and the crowd will be much bigger.
—Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
The shirt was spotted on celebrities like Troye Sivan, Tilda Swinton, Addison Rae, and, most famously, Pedro Pascal, who wore one to the London premiere of Thunderbolts*.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
But celebrities also played a role in normalizing mental health discussions and therapy.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
Shrinking influencers and celebrities The evidence is everywhere.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Larkin is soaking in every moment of this Olympic experience, from sightseeing in Milan to life in the Olympic Village to meeting celebrities such as Snoop Dogg.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Athletes and their fans, celebrities on a shoot or on tour, artists in town for Expo, business travelers, quiet-luxury weekenders, and smartly dressed families book well in advance to secure one of the few rooms (192 isn’t very many for such a tall building).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
On Thursday night, Alexander Wang celebrated the ribbon-cutting for The Wang Contemporary — a cultural platform dedicated to supporting and amplifying Asian and Asian American creatives — with a starry celebration that drew industry insiders and celebrities alike.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
This time, plenty of celebrities are expected to show up again, and the crowd will be much bigger.
—Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
The shirt was spotted on celebrities like Troye Sivan, Tilda Swinton, Addison Rae, and, most famously, Pedro Pascal, who wore one to the London premiere of Thunderbolts*.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
But celebrities also played a role in normalizing mental health discussions and therapy.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
Shrinking influencers and celebrities The evidence is everywhere.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrities
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It is anticipated that this is how the final stars, or the last sustained sources of light and energy, will arise in the Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Buyers are really looking for a big, broad comedy with stars.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 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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As a result, the final lineup is a mix of personalities, skillsets, and nationalities.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the challenges in coming up with a proposal that voters will support go beyond personalities.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The committee’s creation is the latest call for transparency and further investigation in the aftermath of the Justice Department’s release of a trove of Epstein files, which has sent shockwaves through several industries after revelations about the late financier’s ties to prominent figures.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of China’s most influential cultural figures, Wang is not simply a celebrity endorsement but occupies a rare position at the intersection of youth identity, entertainment, and fashion authority.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Lately, celebs have been ditching heels and dresses for more relaxed red carpet attire, and Meghan Markle’s 2026 Sundance Film Festival outfit is no different.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Recently, celebs have been favoring thin-heeled, ankle-hugging stilettos from labels such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, and Gianvito Rossi, or newer brands like Amina Muaddi or Femme LA.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
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As with online dealers, do research ahead of time to find ones with solid reputations.—
Kelly Ernst,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Other coaches with big reputations and personalities who have tried but failed include Jose Mourinho, Fabio Capello, Rafa Benitez, and, most recently, former playing icon Xabi Alonso.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Countless Irish dignitaries have visited Chicago over the years to engage with the city’s business, civic and political leaders, as well as to experience the iconic turning of the Chicago River green each March.—
Brian Cahalane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Foreign dignitaries and diplomats attended the ceremony Tuesday.—
Julhas Alam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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In corporate earnings, Airbus, Nestlé and Renault are among the names reporting results later this week.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The names listed are of those who reported a burglary and the dates are when the crime is believed to have taken place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Celebrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrities. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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