celebrity

noun

sə-ˈle-brə-tē How to pronounce celebrity (audio)
Definition of celebritynext
1
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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2
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 Guardian has been investigating the celebrity since 2023, after receiving allegations about his conduct in professional and personal contexts. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026 The show also features celebrity chef judges Christina Tosi and Dook Chase. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026 Hadid is the latest in the line of celebrities to have switched up their hair for the colder seasons. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 But Brand is not the only celebrity to have found themselves in the dock after being accused of wrongdoing in the media. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for celebrity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
  1. star
  2. fame
  3. personality
  4. notoriety
  5. celeb
  6. renown
Noun
  • Antetokounmpo’s Heat co-star Bam Adebayo scored just four points in Monday’s half before going on to finish with 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the field and 1-of-2 shooting on threes, nine rebounds and four assists.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The basketball expert also worked on two books with NBA star Charles Barkley.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of star
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  • Though for a while, Criterion was considered a filmmaking hall of fame reserved primarily for white male directors.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Raphael Saadiq and Rapsody Raphael Saadiq is a three-time Grammy Award winner who first rose to fame as a member of the R&B group Tony!
    — CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of fame
Noun
  • The Tortoise Acrylic Scallop Tray adds warmth and personality to a coffee table, vanity, dresser, or nightstand.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • As a childhood friend of Cooper’s, Muji also had firsthand knowledge of her personality before the fame.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of personality
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  • The reigning Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, Avila rose to notoriety during his time at Saint Louis and Indiana State due to his play style and signature goggles.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
  • That group entices victims into hurting themselves or others for clout and notoriety, Harrington said.
    — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of notoriety
Noun
  • Watch this space to see if some lucky celeb buyer keeps the home’s hot streak alive.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The celeb and the dancers and the people that are cleaning the floor in between.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of celeb
Noun
  • Bellocchio explores how Marchionne’s audacious business moves won him respect and renown on the worldwide stage but at a personal cost, through a financial thriller with deep psychological insight.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Using Raymond’s drawings and his own observations of the boy, Bob created Deafman Glance, a seven-hour silent opera that signaled his European renown.
    — Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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