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
As author Andy McCullough wrote in his brilliant book on Kershaw, the future Hall of Famer is the last of his kind and views greatness as a burden instead of an invitation to indulge in the excesses of celebrity.
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Outside the hotel, a crowd had gathered behind barricades, waiting to catch a glimpse of celebrities on their way to the gala.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Lyonne chatted with Tony-winning producer Jordan Roth, celebrity stylist June Ambrose and designer/actor Waris Ahluwalia.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
The Toronto International Film Festival was also a font of high-end timepieces, with celebrities fancying up their wrists for the red carpet.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Outside the hotel, a crowd had gathered behind barricades, waiting to catch a glimpse of celebrities on their way to the gala.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Lyonne chatted with Tony-winning producer Jordan Roth, celebrity stylist June Ambrose and designer/actor Waris Ahluwalia.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
The Toronto International Film Festival was also a font of high-end timepieces, with celebrities fancying up their wrists for the red carpet.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
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The previous week, Emily was at a sleepover at Heather’s house with Gretchen, when Gretchen, loosened up by shots of Fireball whiskey, revealed that Tamra once recorded a song, badly, according to Gretchen, with an unnamed boy band star that Gretchen claims Tamra got frisky with.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Rumors about the Only Murders in the Building star's nuptials with Benny Blanco being this weekend turned out to be 100-percent true, and as soon as a few beautiful photos of the cute couple were green-lighted to be shared with the eager public, fans were double-tapping with tears in their eyes.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by real riders, biker gangs, and based on true events that David Mann encountered throughout his life as a rider, Mann was alive to reap the benefits of his fame, something rarely afforded to many artists.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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By his own admission, the combination of sudden fame and heavy drinking nearly ended his career.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
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Oz, a former health surgeon and television personality took the helm of Medicare and Medicaid Services in April and has said the role of AI in health care will continue to expand.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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One day, Rodgers was in a room at the training facility, conducting a virtual video interview with ESPN personality Pat McAfee, when Dobbins popped in to razz the veteran passer.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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His appearances on Kill Tony, a podcast hosted by the comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, helped raise his profile; the show has achieved both a huge listenership and notoriety for its crude, taboo-busting sensibility.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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There is no other rapper in the past decade who has combined genuine fame with parasocial notoriety quite like YoungBoy.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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The actress has been working with Roach in recent weeks and hit the New York Fashion Week circuit in several chic ensembles crafted by the celeb stylist.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Von is far from the only celeb who’s spoken out about being included, without their permission, in DHS social media posts.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 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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In a statement, McAnuff said he’s honored to join the university’s theater department because of its growing renown.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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