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as in star
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 fame
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 celebrity
The company involved a software application that was supposed to help celebrities and social media influencers monetize their brand endorsements, prosecutors said.
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Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi have gone wild over the Swift-Kelce wedding, with users placing millions of dollars in bets on everything from who will be bridesmaids to which of the couple’s celebrity friends will be in attendance.
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Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
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Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Anua has been taking the skin care industry by storm and has hooked shoppers and celebrities alike with its effective, affordable products.
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Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
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Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi have gone wild over the Swift-Kelce wedding, with users placing millions of dollars in bets on everything from who will be bridesmaids to which of the couple’s celebrity friends will be in attendance.
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Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Anua has been taking the skin care industry by storm and has hooked shoppers and celebrities alike with its effective, affordable products.
—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for celebrity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
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The garment, rooted in West Asian culture, has been embraced with open arms by resortwear for decades, especially once it was brought into Western fashion in the 1950s by stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy.
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All three games of series were sellouts — a testament to the fandom of the two-time defending World Series champions and the team’s international baseball star, Ohtani.
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That game skyrocketed him to fame from some 50,000 to nearly 10 million Instagram followers in a day.
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Then the Mets can adopt the only mascot who actually cares about on-field performance, Grimace of McDonald's fame.
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The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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The biggest of big media — from Amazon to Fox and Tubi to Netflix — are aggressively courting creators for deals as marketers scramble to tap into the heat around personalities who ply their trade on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and the like.
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Prine had been working as a mailman, but Ebert’s review gave him enough notoriety to draw the attention of Kris Kristofferson and, later, Atlantic Records.
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And most recently, Doctorow gained notoriety for coining the term enshittification.
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!
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And to be sure, the fun of scouring this trove comes from revisiting those book/celeb pairings.
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The first Raffles opened in Singapore in 1887, and the chain has gained worldwide renown for luxurious service with locations around the world.
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Fosdick had acquired renown as the author of a series of devotional books on prayer, faith, and service.
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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