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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
Phillip Faraone | Getty Images Jenner was among a group of celebrities to share a 2016 throwback on her own Instagram.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Meet the expert Loi Lien is a celebrity nail artist to stars like Winnie Harlow and Chloe Bailey.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
And just every single year, all ads are just all celebrities cashing in.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Fellow celebrities shared an outpouring of support for the family on social media.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Meet the expert Loi Lien is a celebrity nail artist to stars like Winnie Harlow and Chloe Bailey.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
And just every single year, all ads are just all celebrities cashing in.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Fellow celebrities shared an outpouring of support for the family on social media.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
Noun
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Most of the galaxies in the Universe are small and faint; most of the stars in the Universe emit primarily red or even infrared light; most of the galaxies in the Universe are rich in dust; most of the Universe that’s observable to us are located at significant cosmic distances.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
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As reported by The Independent, social media users and Charli xcx fans were quick to defend the pop star against Bateman’s comments.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ansari is still adapting to the newfound fame and responsibilities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Watch for new or deepening love, family happiness, groundbreaking innovations, ambition, fame, freedom, protection and money, money, money.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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Spencer Pratt, a reality television personality who lost his home in the Palisades fire, has also filed to run for mayor, framing his candidacy around frustration with the city’s response to the wildfire and broader concerns about quality of life and the lack of infrastructure.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Nationwide, with more than 3,000 robots delivering food between the two leading companies, the robots are gaining traction, visibility and some notoriety.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the Lindbergh case, thousands of phony ransom notes came in, whether from those hungry for cash or notoriety, hoping to get a bite by association with the desperate aviator’s story.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
7 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny is just one celeb showing off incredible pieces by the Parisian jeweler, including a coveted platinum Crash that can cost upward of $600,000 on the secondary market.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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The contract between Hailey Bieber and hyperexpensive health-food chain Erewhon lapsed in November 2025, and since then the smoothie has been celeb-less.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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Choral music remains one of the most moving and timeless performances with global renown.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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BabyRace is a kid karting school of such renown that Ron Howard’s Imagine Documentaries started developing a docuseries about it last year.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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