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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
Gage — who married celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton in April 2023 in a ceremony officiated by Kim Kardashian before the pair split seven months later — has previously opened up about losing himself in the relationship too quickly.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Hilton walked the runway and ended the night with a DJ set, while other stars (including Natalia Bryant, Isan Elba and Avan Jogia) coordinated with the colorful folding screens in matching looks styled by celebrity stylist Danyul Brown.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
The younger Burrows spent hours of his youth in theaters and studios watching his father work, dining with him at such famed New York haunts as Sardi’s and Gallagher’s and meeting celebrities who attended his father’s New Year’s Eve parties.
—Beth Harris, Fortune, 20 June 2026
One wedding is not enough for everyone's favorite celebrity travelers, Dua Lipa and Callum Turner.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 June 2026
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Hilton walked the runway and ended the night with a DJ set, while other stars (including Natalia Bryant, Isan Elba and Avan Jogia) coordinated with the colorful folding screens in matching looks styled by celebrity stylist Danyul Brown.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
The younger Burrows spent hours of his youth in theaters and studios watching his father work, dining with him at such famed New York haunts as Sardi’s and Gallagher’s and meeting celebrities who attended his father’s New Year’s Eve parties.
—Beth Harris, Fortune, 20 June 2026
One wedding is not enough for everyone's favorite celebrity travelers, Dua Lipa and Callum Turner.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
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The teenager is a team assistant and volunteer with big dreams of one day becoming a soccer star.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The former child star was met by paramedics after landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, June 15, and was transported to a hospital.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The script hides serious moral and ethical conversations about fame, political violence, and powerful institutions amongst jokes about hashbrowns.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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What appears to resonate most with fans is not the costume or the viral fame, but the relationship between the man and the dog.—
Fernanda Pesce,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Prine had been working as a mailman, but Ebert’s review gave him enough notoriety to draw the attention of Kris Kristofferson and, later, Atlantic Records.—
Matthew Blackwell,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
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And most recently, Doctorow gained notoriety for coining the term enshittification.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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And Meghan isn’t the only celeb fan of the brand, either.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Agencies and brands also extend celeb invites.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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The first Raffles opened in Singapore in 1887, and the chain has gained worldwide renown for luxurious service with locations around the world.—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 June 2026
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Fosdick had acquired renown as the author of a series of devotional books on prayer, faith, and service.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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