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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
Gilbert is hardly the only celebrity lending their support to Ryder’s Law, which was named after a horse who died in Manhattan in 2022 after collapsing in the August heat.
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Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Audiences had to wait six days for the conclusion of the first celebrity version of the hit series.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
For some, though—including these celebrities—becoming a dad can happen at any age.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Which celebrities did Blake Livley name as potential witnesses?
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Audiences had to wait six days for the conclusion of the first celebrity version of the hit series.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
For some, though—including these celebrities—becoming a dad can happen at any age.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Which celebrities did Blake Livley name as potential witnesses?
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for celebrity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
Noun
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But the game did end with Vanderbilt safety CJ Heard showing blitz at the line of scrimmage, then bailing out to help Jordan Matthews double Auburn star receiver Cam Coleman in the end zone.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the decades after his discovery, Watson’s fame persisted.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Glenn, the clear point person in the organization as a former Jets first-round pick with a strong personality and the advantage of being hired before the GM, Darren Mougey, is in a less favorable position now.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Johnson told me that each character—even the repugnant ones—is a facet of his own personality.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The musician has been gaining notoriety this past year, thanks to both the success of the LP and his affinity for speaking his mind about other musicians.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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Now running for three seasons after the launch of the third chapter of Alice in Borderland in late September, Sato’s passion project has garnered him international notoriety, with the series by far and away the most successful Japanese original project from Netflix.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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Amazon is stocked with celeb-worthy chocolate and coffee-toned sneakers that blend comfort, support, and style—perfect for sightseeing, airport sprints, or just strolling through new cities.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Who was your first celeb crush?—
Julie Jordan,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s renown has been fanned by the likes Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, who has sported a Bouguessa abaya as a long duster.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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With the international renown of the kidnap and the constant pressure from Catriona’s father, Sir Broderick Grant (James Cosmo), the team take on the biggest challenge of their careers to date.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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