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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
The agency’s new group mainly includes health professionals who prescribe, produce or promote peptides, which have become a wellness trend among athletes, influencers and celebrities.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
To prevent impersonation, WhatsApp will hold back usernames for high-profile people or groups such as celebrities, public figures and government entities.
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Kelvin Chan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Lagree is everywhere on social media right now, with celebrities and trainers raving about the burn from a machine called the Megaformer.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
With that, the ring's timeless style has inspired multiple celebrities today, like Ariana Grande, Megan Fox, and Kylie Jenner.
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Moises Mendez Ii,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
That includes stars and celebrities, filmmakers, other creatives and guests, film fans and others in attendance.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
The situation has led celebrities including Taylor Swift and Matthew McConaughey to file for legal trademarks on their voice and image as legal protection against AI theft.
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Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Even celebrities are brand fans.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
27 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
ABC News,
29 June 2026
To prevent impersonation, WhatsApp will hold back usernames for high-profile people or groups such as celebrities, public figures and government entities.
—
Kelvin Chan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Lagree is everywhere on social media right now, with celebrities and trainers raving about the burn from a machine called the Megaformer.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
With that, the ring's timeless style has inspired multiple celebrities today, like Ariana Grande, Megan Fox, and Kylie Jenner.
—
Moises Mendez Ii,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
That includes stars and celebrities, filmmakers, other creatives and guests, film fans and others in attendance.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
The situation has led celebrities including Taylor Swift and Matthew McConaughey to file for legal trademarks on their voice and image as legal protection against AI theft.
—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Even celebrities are brand fans.
—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
27 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
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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Many Iranian hardliners, including conservative lawmakers and media personalities, have criticized the memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington.
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Armand tries on personalities — clingy boyfriend, conniving mastermind — and flocks to love interests like new rock star Lestat goes through vats of body glitter.
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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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Based on those figures, Honsal said 731 dogs remain unaccounted for.
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Kids will create origami figures, write wishes on them and hang them on bamboo.
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The five names to know for 2027 Five of the potential contenders currently sit on the Charlotte City Council.
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Staff weathering the storm The Cubs are more than halfway through the season and playing around a 90-win pace, yet their clubhouse often looks like a scene out of spring training, with new names, unfamiliar faces, and players coming and going.
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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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After months of uncertainty, two dignitaries from rival lands have come forward to press their claims.
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During his first term, he was criticized for owning properties where foreign dignitaries and others hoping to curry his favor spent lavishly.
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“Celebrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrities. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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