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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
There were 3,000 people on the plaza at the June 18 Obama Presidential Center grand opening ceremony, with almost too many celebrities to count.
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Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
While celebrities tend to promote their upcoming projects, at its core, the show is a lighthearted conversation that has inspired viral memes and GIFs.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
From $1,724 Splendido Portofino, housed in a former Benedictine monastery, became a hot hotel for celebrities like Liz Taylor and Lauren Bacall in the 1950s and ’60s; Taylor’s favorite dish, a three-tomato sauce with spaghetti, is still on the menu.
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Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Drawing a diverse array of attendees, from tech giants like Amazon and Google to celebrities and investors, the festival showcases how brands are adapting to fragmented consumer attention.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The ads feature the Kalshi logo but omit the Kalshi trading interface, leaving the viewer to focus on the celebrities.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Jon Stewart, Mariska Hargitay, Tracy Morgan and other celebrities joined the party, while Knicks play-by-play announcer Mike Breen emceed the City Hall ceremony.
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Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Other celebrities also attended the event, including Jordyn Woods, Timothée Chalamet and New York City’s first lady Rama Duwaji.
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Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
Their Culture Awards honor everything from major celebrities and reality stars to The Miniature Wife on Peacock.
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Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
While celebrities tend to promote their upcoming projects, at its core, the show is a lighthearted conversation that has inspired viral memes and GIFs.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
From $1,724 Splendido Portofino, housed in a former Benedictine monastery, became a hot hotel for celebrities like Liz Taylor and Lauren Bacall in the 1950s and ’60s; Taylor’s favorite dish, a three-tomato sauce with spaghetti, is still on the menu.
—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Drawing a diverse array of attendees, from tech giants like Amazon and Google to celebrities and investors, the festival showcases how brands are adapting to fragmented consumer attention.
—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The ads feature the Kalshi logo but omit the Kalshi trading interface, leaving the viewer to focus on the celebrities.
—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Jon Stewart, Mariska Hargitay, Tracy Morgan and other celebrities joined the party, while Knicks play-by-play announcer Mike Breen emceed the City Hall ceremony.
—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Other celebrities also attended the event, including Jordyn Woods, Timothée Chalamet and New York City’s first lady Rama Duwaji.
—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
Their Culture Awards honor everything from major celebrities and reality stars to The Miniature Wife on Peacock.
—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrities
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Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and more stars are stepping out in breezy sandals that maximize airflow without sacrificing style.
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The two music stars have publicly supported each other's projects over the years.
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Suddenly, sparks and fames violently erupted, scorching nearby seats and sending smoke billowing.
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The Best Cruises For Every Traveler Cruise lines have distinct personalities, so picking the right cruise line is the first step to finding the right cruise.
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What makes the show defy expectations, though, is the aw-shucks personalities of the young British duo at its core, improbably named Richard Young and Sam Strange.
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Not only does the media cycle move fast, but reputations can shift just as quickly.
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Those communities can move faster than formal hiring channels and build more trust because reputations form around concrete contributions rather than résumés and cover letters.
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Its worse-sounding homicide figures are due to the ratio of deaths in a tiny population of less than a million people.
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Cropped tops are flattering on petite figures, so this sleeveless top will look amazing on you.
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Full and new moons' names are traditionally used to track the seasons, the almanac states.
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Create an agenda that names who does what, and map the route so your thoughtful plan serves the group together.
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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.
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Since then, many celebs have worn The Gap or GapStudio on major red carpets.
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Yesterday, following the official welcome at the king’s Palace Square, the visiting Japanese dignitaries visited City Hall and Parliament, ending the day with a traditional state banquet at the Palace of Laeken.
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One album has pictures with everyone from stars like Christian Pulisic, Mohamed Salah and James Rodriguez to foreign dignitaries like former Hungary President Viktor Orban, to friends alike.
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“Celebrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrities. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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