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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
Over time, though, this newfound celebrity began to chafe against the show’s establishing constraints.
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Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
But layered onto Savannah’s celebrity is the general mystery surrounding the chilling case.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
The rich-girl nails trend was popularized by celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik in 2022.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
American celebrity chef Guy Fieri and Colombian-American actress Sofía Vergara made appearances as guests sampled bites from top local and visiting chefs, explored wines, spirits and craft beers, and enjoyed live music, cooking demonstrations and product giveaways.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
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Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
But layered onto Savannah’s celebrity is the general mystery surrounding the chilling case.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
The rich-girl nails trend was popularized by celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik in 2022.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
American celebrity chef Guy Fieri and Colombian-American actress Sofía Vergara made appearances as guests sampled bites from top local and visiting chefs, explored wines, spirits and craft beers, and enjoyed live music, cooking demonstrations and product giveaways.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
Noun
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With his performance, the native Puerto Rican singer became the first Super Bowl act to perform almost entirely in Spanish (except for a guest appearance from pop star Lady Gaga).—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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At night in Havana, the stars are often clearly visible as most of the city is swathed in near total darkness.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The event is not in Milan or Cortina d’Ampezzo but Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet fame.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Despite his high profile, Dane appeared to try to wear his fame lightly.—
VICTORIA CRAW The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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In a new interview, the model and reality TV personality reflects on the often-meme'd moment from 2010's cycle 14, which saw Tyra Banks' cast of model hopefuls dodge the menacing pendulums that wobbled back and forth as contestants navigated the runway.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Those who served the couple remember Hackman’s kind personality.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Originally used to help people with Type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels, GLP-1 drugs have achieved a widespread level of popularity and notoriety as weight-loss medicines over the past half-decade.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Greene gained notoriety as a staunch Trump supporter in Congress and was often under fire for polarizing comments and conspiratorial beliefs.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The villa quickly became a gathering spot for a certain type of early 20th century celeb that included the likes of Rudolph Valentino and Errol Flynn.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Head to Nordstrom and Chanel to shop Chanel’s Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation and check out more celeb-favorite complexion products below.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Deeply respected in the Hungarian art world, Maurer spent more than six decades working across printmaking, film, photography, performance, and painting before finally gaining international renown in the early 2010s.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 Feb. 2026
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As a state lawmaker, Kifowit won renown for her brave willingness to stand up against former House Speaker-now-felon Michael Madigan, going so far as to challenge him for speaker in 2020.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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