CELEBRITY Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

celebrity

noun

sə-ˈle-brə-tē

Definition of celebrity

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 Most interestingly, its Hot Topics attracted over 128 million engagements, with brands rather than celebrities accounting for most of the platform’s top 10 topics, unlike in New York and London where celebrities led the conversation. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026 Through high-fashion runway collaborations, celebrity endorsements and rapid expansion in key markets like China, the brand is demonstrating remarkable long-term resilience. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Metallic silver and gold shoes have become a red carpet must-have for celebrities thanks to their versatility. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Broadway grosses jumped a staggering 27 percent last week thanks to several high-voltage celebrity shows. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for celebrity

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Noun

Of late, Holloway’s inspirations have included figures from history, music stars, actors and socialites such as the Duke of Windsor, Bryan Ferry and Charlie Watts.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
George Pullar stars, co-writes with Taylor Danworth and produces with Michael Lawrence, John Molloy and Suzanne Walker.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Born in another century, Winter could’ve found fame as a pratfall comic, Buster Keaton with floppier hair.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
This summer, Estate Yountville will debut Clementine, a culinary experience led by Executive Chef Rebecca Weitzman of Flora Farms fame.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of fame

Noun

There’s the menagerie of found object ephemera that provides a sense of intimacy and personality (look for the wild bit of art hanging in the spa entrance).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Piane’s compositions provided a foundation for contestants to showcase their personalities, give memorable performances and embrace the camp and theatricality that became hallmarks of the franchise.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of personality

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But as the gadgets have grown in notoriety, they’ve also been met with privacy backlash and doubts about whether the technology is beneficial enough to become a fixture in everyday life.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
In the run-up to this year’s campaign, the AI in Elections Observatory recorded 29 cases of AI avatars like Dona Maria, though no other synthfakes obtained her level of notoriety.

— Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of notoriety

Noun

Then there's that vast lobby with its Neoclassical columns and lush foliage wall by celeb horticulturist Charlie Albone.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
This week, Jenna goes on the Grey’s Anatomy set with her celeb partner to practice in between takes.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of celeb

Noun

Related Articles Botstein led Bard College from 1975 and was known as a deft fundraiser who helped earn the small institution global renown.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Sporting black turtlenecks a la Steve Jobs, Holmes first gained renown and then infamy as the tech was unmasked as fraudulent by the Wall Street Journal and a subsequent federal investigation.

— Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

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