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 Cooper, 31, got her start as one half of the notoriously raunchy podcast Call Her Daddy and has since turned the show into a solo endeavor that is a must-stop for celebrities on publicity tours (and even presidential campaigns). — Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026 The progression eventually led to a bridal collection introduced roughly three years ago, with plans to place greater emphasis on higher-impact pieces, including larger stones suited to red carpet and celebrity dressing in the fall. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 Even with its reputation as a watering hole for Hollywood’s biggest names, Dan Tana refused to pander to celebrities. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 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
  • At halftime on the field of play at the New York New Jersey Stadium, megawatt stars including Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and Justin Bieber will take to the stage, co-signing a handful of designers.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • Fans suspected something was off when star and producer Blake Lively and costar-director Justin Baldoni abstained from doing joint press — or even being photographed together — during the film's promotional tour.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • Before her family’s rise to fame, Shannon owned a children’s-clothing store in San Diego.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • But while Giger achieved international fame, Ruppert shunned the spotlight and gradually faded into obscurity.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of fame
Noun
  • Many are conservative personalities who are close to the president.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Your swagger and larger-than-life personality are infectious.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Definition of personality
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  • As the group grew in fame and notoriety, their sound evolved, mixing heavy metal with more emotional, dynamic ballads.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Brathwaite quickly gained notoriety in Venezuela for her abstract shapes conjuring both geological configurations and human bodies.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026
Definition of notoriety
Noun
  • But your dad doesn’t need to be a celeb to enjoy the simple pleasures of tormenting him.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
  • Brad Paisley Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, posted several photos ahead of the Madison Square Garden party, including one with celeb pals Seth Meyers and his wife, human rights attorney Alexi Ashe.
    — Alison Abbey Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
Definition of celeb
Noun
  • Kennedy won renown as an environmental lawyer who spent years fighting corporations over pollution and toxic chemicals.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Branded as Princeton research, the paper’s influence continued to expand, boosting the university program’s renown and Pacala and Socolow’s stature.
    — Maddie Stone, ProPublica, 25 June 2026
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