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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
Even celebrities are brand fans.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Fortunately, celebrities have already found the solution.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Attempting to accommodate celebrities like Patrick Mahomes, Selena Gomez, and quite possibly Sir Paul McCartney in one place is like trying to direct the Oscars on crack.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Plus, hundreds of celebrities—including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Madonna, and of course, Taylor Swift—have all performed there.
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Michael Gioia,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Fast-forward by three decades and now, when the late Cubs announcer Harry Caray suffered a stroke before the 1987 season, Dreesen was one of many celebrities asked to call play-by-play in his place.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
26 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
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
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
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Fortunately, celebrities have already found the solution.
—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Attempting to accommodate celebrities like Patrick Mahomes, Selena Gomez, and quite possibly Sir Paul McCartney in one place is like trying to direct the Oscars on crack.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Plus, hundreds of celebrities—including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Madonna, and of course, Taylor Swift—have all performed there.
—
Michael Gioia,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Fast-forward by three decades and now, when the late Cubs announcer Harry Caray suffered a stroke before the 1987 season, Dreesen was one of many celebrities asked to call play-by-play in his place.
—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
26 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
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
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
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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Notable deaths in 2026 A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Omenaa Mensah Amma Omenaa Mensah has built a reputation as one of Poland’s leading philanthropists, media personalities, and cultural entrepreneurs.
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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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Phaedra, not new to this rodeo, urges them to name names and put it all on the table.
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The pair changed their names around that time.
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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 29 Jun. 2026.
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