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 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

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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

Definition of stars

Noun

Their clear ideological viewpoints, brands, and the willingness of most of their personalities to stick around have insulated networks like Fox News and MS NOW from the sharp decline in viewership eating away at much of the rest of cable television.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026
In the enneagram, there are nine different personalities, or types.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 19 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

Noun

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

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

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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

Definition of dignitaries

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