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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
Alongside Chase and her family stands film director Guy Ritchie; not as a badge‑on celebrity, but as a creative collaborator who has invested both capital and time in the project, designing the Wild Kitchen feasting tables and quietly weaving the whisky into his storytelling world.
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Lewis Chester,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
The celebrities whose names shine above the titles won’t want to be attached to them.
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Katie North,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Tara Hayes is a nail artist in New York City who studied under celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec.
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Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Michael Kovac Along with his iconic spicy tuna crispy rice, Uechi had multiple staple delicacies that turned his restaurants into a must-stop spot for Angelenos, a-list celebrities and visitors alike.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
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Lewis Chester,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
The celebrities whose names shine above the titles won’t want to be attached to them.
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Katie North,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Tara Hayes is a nail artist in New York City who studied under celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec.
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Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Michael Kovac Along with his iconic spicy tuna crispy rice, Uechi had multiple staple delicacies that turned his restaurants into a must-stop spot for Angelenos, a-list celebrities and visitors alike.
—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
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The federation has been successful in luring top names like Hakimi, 2026 UEFA Champions League winner with Paris Saint-Germain, but not with others like Spanish star Laime Yamal, who chose to represent the country of his birth.
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Check out the incredible highlights from AJ Dybantsa’s freshman season that have the BYU star poised to compete for the top pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
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That game skyrocketed him to fame from some 50,000 to nearly 10 million Instagram followers in a day.
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Then the Mets can adopt the only mascot who actually cares about on-field performance, Grimace of McDonald's fame.
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The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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The biggest of big media — from Amazon to Fox and Tubi to Netflix — are aggressively courting creators for deals as marketers scramble to tap into the heat around personalities who ply their trade on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and the like.
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Prine had been working as a mailman, but Ebert’s review gave him enough notoriety to draw the attention of Kris Kristofferson and, later, Atlantic Records.
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And most recently, Doctorow gained notoriety for coining the term enshittification.
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!
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And to be sure, the fun of scouring this trove comes from revisiting those book/celeb pairings.
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The first Raffles opened in Singapore in 1887, and the chain has gained worldwide renown for luxurious service with locations around the world.
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Fosdick had acquired renown as the author of a series of devotional books on prayer, faith, and service.
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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