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

On an afternoon in July, a real estate broker was showing Kraishan’s Pinecrest home to a celebrity client, the first showing since the home had been staged. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Getty Images The reactions following celebrity blogger Perez Hilton’s distressing livestream and subsequent hospitalization have been varied across the board, and Jared Padalecki is the latest in the crossfire. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Garver also recently released her latest book, Romancing With the Stars, and will next embark on a 60th anniversary celebrity cruise honoring six decades of Family Affair before heading to Australia to produce a movie adapted from Pollyanna. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026

Trevor Noah will host the event, with appearances by athletes like NBA player Steph Curry and track and field star Chari Hawkins, celebrity podcast host Alex Cooper, pop princess Pink Pantheress, and more. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2026