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
The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival kicked off on Friday and runs through April 27 with local, celebrity and Disney chefs offering cooking tips during culinary demonstrations, tasting seminars and signature events.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Neighbors said the house, a 960-square-foot, three-story residence built in 1961, has its own minor celebrity status in the area.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
During perhaps the most rousing eulogy of all on Saturday, Jackson’s second-oldest son, Jonathan, referenced his father’s journey from then to now, while a who’s-who of faith leaders, heads of state, dignitaries, power brokers and celebrities mourned before him.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The couple married at her home in June 2022 with Madonna, Paris Hilton, Selena Gomez, Kate Hudson and Gwyneth Paltrow among the celebrity guest list.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Neighbors said the house, a 960-square-foot, three-story residence built in 1961, has its own minor celebrity status in the area.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
During perhaps the most rousing eulogy of all on Saturday, Jackson’s second-oldest son, Jonathan, referenced his father’s journey from then to now, while a who’s-who of faith leaders, heads of state, dignitaries, power brokers and celebrities mourned before him.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The couple married at her home in June 2022 with Madonna, Paris Hilton, Selena Gomez, Kate Hudson and Gwyneth Paltrow among the celebrity guest list.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
Noun
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Recent Democratic stars rising out of Texas titillated the base, not the middle let alone the right.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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The comedian and NewsRadio star has not spoken much about the incident, which was captured on video originally published by TMZ.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Owner António Silva, 66, has been running his no-frills charcoal-grill shop for four decades, but his newfound fame started after he was praised online by a Chinese influencer.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The finish line is near City Hall, built on the former site of The Dexter, a bar that was owned by Wyatt Earp — he of the Gunfight-at-the-OK-Corral fame — during Nome’s heady gold rush days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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White nationalists at Charlottesville marched hoisting Roman flags, and far-right internet personalities adopted Roman pseudonyms.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The cut of this skirt creates the perfect drape, and the side slit adds a fun touch of personality.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Locals revelled in his notoriety.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Neuralink’s work in that area gained notoriety after the company reportedly killed 1,500 animals in testing.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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On a February Los Angeles morning, Gyllenhaal moves briskly across the lobby of a low-key-chic hotel, barely breaking stride to ask that, instead of a discreet celeb-friendly indoor corner table, perhaps our interview could take place on an outdoor patio.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sophie Turner is only the latest celeb to make the case for the return of the naked dress.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
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Deeply respected in the Hungarian art world, Maurer spent more than six decades working across printmaking, film, photography, performance, and painting before finally gaining international renown in the early 2010s.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 Feb. 2026
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As a state lawmaker, Kifowit won renown for her brave willingness to stand up against former House Speaker-now-felon Michael Madigan, going so far as to challenge him for speaker in 2020.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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