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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
Tracee Ellis Ross was among the celebrities who flocked to Mr Chow on Thursday night for a pre-Oscars party hosted by W Magazine and Dior.
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Mar. 2026
But a new generation of male celebrities are making the case for investing in bags beyond the nondescript leather satchels, urban roll-top backpacks, canvas duffel bags that most men have historically carried around.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Will a celebrity wear it on the red carpet?
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
Numerous celebrity and fashion publications and accounts shared the story.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Mar. 2026
But a new generation of male celebrities are making the case for investing in bags beyond the nondescript leather satchels, urban roll-top backpacks, canvas duffel bags that most men have historically carried around.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Will a celebrity wear it on the red carpet?
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
Numerous celebrity and fashion publications and accounts shared the story.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
Noun
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Once inside, the Euphoria star was photographed with a slim gold band on her wedding finger.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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If that role is on the bench, be a star there.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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More unnerving, though, were similar comments from cooks and fans who haven’t achieved the same levels of fame and success.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Shane hasn’t noticed condescension from Hollywood due to his Internet fame — so most of the doubt comes from himself.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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Over the years, my sisters and I have struggled through clashing personalities, intense disagreements and wonky power dynamics.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The books also reflect elements of Grace's personality.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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He was suspected as part of the teenage crew that gained notoriety in January 2025 for breaking into a pair of R trains and moving them at speeds up to 30 mph along a section of express track in Brooklyn.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Kerr, whose father Malcolm was assassinated as president of American University in Beirut, used his name and notoriety as a coach to promote the film.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Historically, celebs turned up in reserved and muted evening-wear, but as more eyes have tuned into the red carpet, the fashions have become grander, bolder, and even downright iconic.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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More recent wildlife news Big Bear’s celeb eagles continue to keep us on our toes.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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