CELEBRITIES Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

celebrities

noun

plural of celebrity

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 In the time since her sudden death, celebrities publicly mourning include Viola Davis, Selma Blair, and Rosie O’Donnell. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026 Many celebrities shared tributes for Panettiere online after news broke of her death. — Marc Malkin, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 In Las Vegas for the Mike Tyson-Bruce Seldon fight at the MGM Grand, Shakur and Knight were among the entertainment-industry celebrities who descended on Sin City for the bout. — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 The out-of-the-way restaurant became an international destination spot, not just for gourmands but for intellectuals, artists, and celebrities including Burt Lancaster, Gerard Depardieu, and Robert De Niro. — Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 But there are also examples of celebrities whose changes in appearance proved to be due to other health conditions. — Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 Physicians and women’s health experts, along with celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Dua Lipa, have all sung its praise. — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026 Hathaway is just one of many celebrities facing overwhelming body scrutiny online within the last month. — Brittney McNamara, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 The company, which launched in 2024, is part of CMG Worldwide, the international licensing company that represents the estates of many dead celebrities, sports players and entertainment stars. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Some of Disney's biggest stars, storytellers and leaders will soon officially join the ranks of Disney Legends.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Here’s a rundown of the actors starring in the MCU’s X-Men reboot and the stars who have played the roles before them.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

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But the Iran war cannot be blamed entirely on the influence of individual personalities.

— Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026
Courtesy of Xfinity/Rock Studios Reality television introduces audiences to fresh personalities, many of whom go on to establish careers after their time on the show.

— Jacqueline Jevtich, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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Team-mate Mbaye has also been discussed this summer but senior Liverpool figures insist their interest has only been exploratory to date and strongly dismissed suggestions that personal terms have already been agreed with the 18-year-old.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The past year has seen the first prosecutions of soldiers and military figures using classified knowledge to make money on these prediction markets.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of figures

Noun

The first few names on the list read like a Who’s Who of wonderkids; Renato Sanches was once a shoo-in for your Football Manager save, while Pedri and Joao Neves have gone on to become two of the most influential midfielders in the game.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages and names Arellano in his individual capacity as the sole defendant.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026

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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

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Also among the dignitaries present was the Israeli foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, who came to Colombia amid a wider mission to shore up support for his nation.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
The school back then had a solid curriculum and robust extracurricular offerings, including a world-class band that played for numerous dignitaries, which later in the century would include President Richard Nixon.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

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