Synonyms of celebrity

celebrity

noun

sə-ˈle-brə-tē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• star
• personality
• celeb
• superstar
• dignitary
• name
• hero
• notable
• notoriety
• somebody
• megastar
• personage
• VIP
• luminary
• icon
• cause célèbre
• light
• notability
• standout
• figure
• idol
• favorite
• heartthrob
• worthy
• eminence
• magnate
• demigod
• monument
• immortal
• pillar
• mogul
• baron
• bigwig
• nabob
• kahuna
• panjandrum
• big shot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nobody
• has-been
• lightweight
• mediocrity
• noncelebrity

2

as in fame

the fact or state of being known to the public

an actor who reportedly feels very uncomfortable with his celebrity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fame
• notoriety
• renown
• reputation
• popularity
• repute
• name
• character
• reputability
• praise
• status
• stature
• honor
• infamy
• prestige
• prominence
• stardom
• recognition
• position
• cachet
• greatness
• rank
• acclaim
• eminence
• accolade
• distinction
• adoration
• idolization
• standing
• glory
• report
• superstardom
• visibility
• illustriousness
• homage
• acknowledgment
• place
• megastardom
• preeminence
• kudos
• laurels
• mark
• note

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• oblivion
• obscurity
• anonymity
• shame
• disgrace
• ignominy
• opprobrium
• dishonor
• disrepute
• odium
• invisibility
• obscureness
• unpopularity
• inconspicuousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of celebrity

Later in life, Belding became known to Screencaps readers as a party animal who got to play in all the best celebrity golf tournaments and serve as the life of the party. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The estate boasts a long list of past celebrity owners including musician Kenny G, tennis legend Pete Sampras, Charlie’s Angels actress Kate Jackson, TV producer-director William Asher, and Batman producer Jon Peters. — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026

But despite their outsized cultural impact, celebrity beauty brands comprise an objectively small portion of beauty sales. — Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Prosecutors allege that the woman drove up to the Beverly Hills residence owned by the celebrity couple on March 8 and fired more than 20 rounds at the home from an AR-15-style rifle out of her Tesla window. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026