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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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
Politicians and celebrities came and went, making promises.
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Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Some reports also cite other celebrities, including Steve Martin, Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Hemsworth and news anchor Savannah Guthrie, as having endorsed the products.
—Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
At 49, the Dorchester, Massachusetts, native has joined the pantheon of celebrity investigative journalists, a sadly dwindling group.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
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Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Some reports also cite other celebrities, including Steve Martin, Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Hemsworth and news anchor Savannah Guthrie, as having endorsed the products.
—Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
At 49, the Dorchester, Massachusetts, native has joined the pantheon of celebrity investigative journalists, a sadly dwindling group.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
Noun
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Thanks to its high altitude and exceptionally dark skies, this location offers stunning views of the Milky Way and countless stars.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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What the stars have to do with love is a tricky question.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Teller first rose to fame with his role in the Divergent film trilogy, but gained critical acclaim for his role in Whiplash, which earned him various award nominations.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The biopic chronicles Michael Jackson’s rise to fame, from his childhood years in the Jackson 5 during the 1960s to his emergence as the King of Pop and one of the world’s most recognizable entertainers before his death in 2009.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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Schneider gave a shout-out to his scouting staff for doing the work to uncover the type of personalities the Seahawks would be acquiring.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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But its notoriety largely stems from its famous residents.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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The newfound notoriety helped propel Poppi to top spot among soda brands on Amazon, and last year, Ellsworth’s company had perhaps the biggest break of them all when Fortune 500 giant PepsiCo acquired Poppi for nearly $2 billion.—
Katie Moore,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Usher showed off a celeb-favorite gold Vacheron Constantin on the streets of Los Angeles.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hutong, which opened pre-pandemic in November 2019 with its own version of the Great Wall, is no stranger to celeb sightings.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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While not necessarily on anyone’s radar as a top prospect, Anderson earn some renown after he was selected to pitch for Team Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic this spring.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bess, in fact, was an athlete of such renown that her exploits included playing on a YWCA team for future Kansas coaching legend Phog Allen — who grew up in Independence.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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