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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
Echevarria is the rare president who walks amid stretching players before games, has accompanied players to the NFL draft and fills his game suite with not just UM but national celebrities.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
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—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Rebecca Morin The White House Correspondents Association, a nonprofit member organization of journalists who cover the presidency, hosts an annual dinner each year that brings together members of the press, lawmakers and celebrities.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
And just as celebrity hairstylist SherriAnn Cole recently advised in Vogue, Clarke resisted the common urge to match her brows to her new blonde hair.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2026
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Rebecca Morin The White House Correspondents Association, a nonprofit member organization of journalists who cover the presidency, hosts an annual dinner each year that brings together members of the press, lawmakers and celebrities.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
And just as celebrity hairstylist SherriAnn Cole recently advised in Vogue, Clarke resisted the common urge to match her brows to her new blonde hair.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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The fame is still relatively new for the young Hurricanes receiver.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Malik, who has had a challenging relationship with fame throughout his career, left One Direction in 2015; the group carried on as a quartet before taking what was described as a hiatus the following year.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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An area rug can completely change how a room feels—adding warmth, softness, and personality from the very first step.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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Not a big personality pushing a vision.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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At larger papers, letters to the editor are often selected and printed in the op-ed pages on the basis of the authority or notoriety of the writer, but often on the basis of the point of view expressed.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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The term did not gain widespread notoriety until mostly male content creators began discussing it on social media platforms, such as TikTok, in the early 2020s.—
Matt Cullinan,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Usher showed off a celeb-favorite gold Vacheron Constantin on the streets of Los Angeles.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hutong, which opened pre-pandemic in November 2019 with its own version of the Great Wall, is no stranger to celeb sightings.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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While not necessarily on anyone’s radar as a top prospect, Anderson earn some renown after he was selected to pitch for Team Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic this spring.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bess, in fact, was an athlete of such renown that her exploits included playing on a YWCA team for future Kansas coaching legend Phog Allen — who grew up in Independence.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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