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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.
—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
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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Keith hailed from Tennessee and worked with music’s biggest stars, including Beyoncé and Drake.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Angel Reese with Reebok, Breanna Stewart with Puma, Sabrina Ionescu with Nike and A’ja Wilson with Nike are the other active WNBA stars with signature sneakers.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 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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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.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Across both sides of the state line, several districts have built reputations for strong academics, robust extracurriculars and the kind of community feel that draws families in and keeps them.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The June 2019 announcement underscored the banks’ reputations for trust, transparency and honesty, BB&T chief digital client experience officer Dontá Wilson told The Charlotte Observer at the time.—
Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The project, the National Garden of American Heroes, is slated to feature 250 statues of historical figures from America’s past who have contributed to the nation's cultural, scientific, economic, and political heritage, commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Full and new moons' names are traditionally used to track the seasons, the almanac states.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Create an agenda that names who does what, and map the route so your thoughtful plan serves the group together.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 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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By November, Smith was crisscrossing the African continent with a small team of negotiators, trying to persuade dignitaries to agree to deals.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
17 June 2026
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But travelling by private jet is reserved for heads of state and international dignitaries, with this cost being fronted by host committees.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Celebrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrities. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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