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
Zuckerberg, among other rich celebrities, came under fire for not following in Eilish's philanthropic footsteps.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
With the legalization of recreational marijuana in 24 states and D.C., the wellness industry has grown to power products with THC as mechanisms for relaxation, with a slew of other celebrities cashing in on the category, too, including Travis Barker, Gwyneth Paltrow, Bella Thorne and Whitney Port.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles — Over the last two years, many big-name celebrities have made noise on behalf of a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Whether in public service or not, however, Trudeau has always been one thing: a natural celebrity.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
With the legalization of recreational marijuana in 24 states and D.C., the wellness industry has grown to power products with THC as mechanisms for relaxation, with a slew of other celebrities cashing in on the category, too, including Travis Barker, Gwyneth Paltrow, Bella Thorne and Whitney Port.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles — Over the last two years, many big-name celebrities have made noise on behalf of a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Whether in public service or not, however, Trudeau has always been one thing: a natural celebrity.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
Noun
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The photos showed the reality TV star sitting in an emergency room chair holding an ice pack to his face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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On possession after possession, González picked up Brunson full court and tried his best to pester the Knicks star.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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During an interview with Fox News Digital, the luxury real estate agent discussed her older sister, Sofia, and the pressures of rising to fame with a superstar in the family.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Most come in full looks and dress to rank in the costume contest — perhaps even the coveted prize/hex of the Cursed Amulet, this year bestowed by Bronwyn Newport of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City fame.—
Them,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Xi’s predecessor Jiang Zemin, who served as president between 1993 and 2003, was known for his flamboyant personality, cosmopolitan flair and willingness to show off his language skills and interact with journalists.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The body paint looks as if it were done with skin-tight leggings, while the television personality appears to be topless under the paint.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The 16-year veteran began his career with some promise in Philadelphia, a market that has been starved for an everyday goaltender since the days of Ron Hextall, as well as with a bit of notoriety thanks to a viral call from TSN’s SportsCentre anchor Jay Onrait yelling Bobrovsky’s name.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Ski Utah Interconnect Tour plays on Utah’s ski notoriety by guiding riders on an epic one-day traverse of the Wasatch Mountains, stopping at six of Utah's most legendary resorts.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Set beyond walls and gates on a hillside parcel spanning nearly half an acre, the celeb-pedigreed estate offers a total of six bedrooms and nine baths in roughly 8,400 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Allison Williams is the latest celeb to take note of the brand’s cultural caché.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
17 Oct. 2025
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The hefty shoes were emblematic of the brand’s renown within streetwear circles, prized for its oversize outerwear, slogan knits and distressed jeans.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 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 Nov. 2025.
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