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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2
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 this week: A (French, bien sûr) series about Antonin Carême, the world’s first celebrity chef — and possible Napoleonic-era spy.
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 3 May 2025
Throughout the luncheon ceremony, honorees Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Mickey Guyton and Reba McEntire and their respective celebrity presenters shared a mutual appreciation for one another’s artistry, boldness, leadership and philanthropy.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 May 2025
The Cotswolds is a popular spot for U.K. celebrities to pick up a country estate.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Jessica Gillin, celebrity senior hairstylist at Jenna Perry Hair Studio (whose clients also include Kaia Gerber, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid) was able to bring Ratajkowski’s hair back to a wearable everyday look.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 3 May 2025
Throughout the luncheon ceremony, honorees Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Mickey Guyton and Reba McEntire and their respective celebrity presenters shared a mutual appreciation for one another’s artistry, boldness, leadership and philanthropy.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 May 2025
The Cotswolds is a popular spot for U.K. celebrities to pick up a country estate.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Jessica Gillin, celebrity senior hairstylist at Jenna Perry Hair Studio (whose clients also include Kaia Gerber, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid) was able to bring Ratajkowski’s hair back to a wearable everyday look.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
Noun
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Steel previously represented rap star Young Thug during his RICO trial.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Pirates star Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double to put the team up 4-3 in the bottom of the inning when players from his team frantically tried to alert umpires and security the fan was on the warning track.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Jon’s been open about past struggles with anxiety and fame, but turned a pivotal point while competing alongside Harley, 51, in The Amazing Race in 2015.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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Despite recently shooting to global fame, Labubu (who is a girl) has been a decade in the making.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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General Hospital isn't typically a place Americans might get a glimpse of a future presidential candidate, but that happened this week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made a surprise return to the long-running drama.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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After his quick intervention following Webb’s injury, Van Nistelrooy said the club will miss Vardy’s personality.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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For fans of Mid-Atlantic street music, a word that’s growing in notoriety is bip.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
18 Apr. 2025
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The ’90s film may have the notoriety (Kirsten Dunst deserves), but showrunner Rolin Jones’s series digs deeper into the unhinged love story of Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) and Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid).—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Swarm event also features DJ sets, live performances, pop-ups, celeb appearances, as well as noshes and drinks from local eateries and national brands.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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The initiative is launching at a time when many nonprofit organizations are facing a steeper uphill climb with regard to resources and renown.—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The governor, Pliny the Younger, would go on to some renown.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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