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
And that celebrity list just keeps getting bigger.
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Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Audiences had to wait six days for the conclusion of the first celebrity version of the hit series.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
For some, though—including these celebrities—becoming a dad can happen at any age.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Which celebrities did Blake Livley name as potential witnesses?
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Audiences had to wait six days for the conclusion of the first celebrity version of the hit series.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
For some, though—including these celebrities—becoming a dad can happen at any age.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Which celebrities did Blake Livley name as potential witnesses?
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
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But the game did end with Vanderbilt safety CJ Heard showing blitz at the line of scrimmage, then bailing out to help Jordan Matthews double Auburn star receiver Cam Coleman in the end zone.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the decades after his discovery, Watson’s fame persisted.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Over the course of his life, Reagan worked as a clothing salesman, actor, radio personality, author, and political commentator.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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But his personality is different.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Due to the notoriety of the locally beloved sandwich, IndyStar recently held a Tenderloin Tournament to find the establishment that serves the best tenderloin in Indiana.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rockelle first gained notoriety on social media about a decade ago on a YouTube channel operated by her mom, Tiffany Smith.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Amazon is stocked with celeb-worthy chocolate and coffee-toned sneakers that blend comfort, support, and style—perfect for sightseeing, airport sprints, or just strolling through new cities.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Who was your first celeb crush?—
Julie Jordan,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Founded in China and now based in Singapore, Manus drew global renown for its progress with building artificial intelligence agents.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Fine-art style posters, flowery marketing and the promise of in-person spectacle, along with industry renown, helped drive visitation to 100,000 people by 1927 — an at least 10-fold increase since its founding.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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