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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
And in renovation news, Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus – a legendary destination that’s welcomed royalty, celebrities and global icons since 1955 – will unveil a stunning renovation and introduce a collection of standout dining experiences.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
By the mid-2010s, Erewhon had become a watering hole for celebrities such as the Kardashians and the Beckhams.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Geragos’s conversation with Vanity Fair, which spanned the details of her three recent trials and the broader state of celebrity courtroom politics, has been edited and condensed for clarity.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 May 2026
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
By the mid-2010s, Erewhon had become a watering hole for celebrities such as the Kardashians and the Beckhams.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Geragos’s conversation with Vanity Fair, which spanned the details of her three recent trials and the broader state of celebrity courtroom politics, has been edited and condensed for clarity.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
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The winners would get their photo taken alongside a Barca star for a charity calendar benefiting UNICEF.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Panama is now best known for producing Major League Baseball stars, with legendary New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera standing head and shoulders above the long list of Panamanians who have graced an American ballpark.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The ‘Mexican Wave’ A ritual performed in sporting events around the world today, the wave owes much of its fame to Mexico, even if it may not have been invented here.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Mark Ronson flexed the elegantly minimal Audemars Piguet Royal Oak designed in collaboration with Matthew Williams of Alyx fame.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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The food and travel personality explores the people, places and hidden stories behind iconic global destinations.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Gritty Nobody ever said Pennsylvania was short on personality—and hometown pride takes a baffling but beloved form in Gritty, the Philly Flyers mascot.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Created in the early 1970s by Kander, Ebb and Fosse and based on the 1926 play of the same name by Maurine Dallas Watkins, Chicago follows killers Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, two murderesses who use their criminal notoriety to find fame in the Vaudeville circuit.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Benn Jordan may have initially gained notoriety for his music as Flashbulb and later, reviewing synths and effects pedals on YouTube under Benn and Gear.—
Terrence O'Brien,
The Verge,
6 June 2026
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Honeymooners canoodling in cabanas, discreet execs in Loro Piana loafers, and the occasional celeb keeping a low profile behind Prada sunglasses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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This partnership between Prada and Axiom Space shouldn’t come as a complete surprise to its industry peers, Lorenzo Bertelli said, given the brand’s renown for the unconventional.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Gorkhali Kitchen has enjoyed greater renown since making the Florida Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand roster in 2023, a distinction that highlights restaurants serving high-quality food at great value.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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