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Recent Examples of celebrity This week has been the first time the former celebrity couple of Combs and Cassie had seen each other in years. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025 Her firm, which is ranked among the top 50 trademark law firms in the country, has represented clients ranging from early-stage founders to celebrities like Twista and Sierra Gates. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025 One of the preeminent and prestigious horse races in the world, the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby — often called The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports — features a weekend full of events drawing celebrities, athletes, enthusiasts and, of course, the chicest hats and outfits. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 May 2025 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. Johnny Dodd, People.com, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for celebrity
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Noun
  • Here's what stars, constellations are the best to spot in May Stargazing this May?
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 May 2025
  • Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice on Saturday said star winger Sam Reinhart is out for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes after leaving Game 2 in the first period with a lower-body injury.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Push factors – internal desires such as curiosity, an urge to escape or an eagerness to gain fame – spark interest.
    Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
  • The Context Fieri, 57, is a chef who rose to fame in 2006 after winning The Next Food Network Star, which led to his first Food Network series, Guy's Big Bite.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • On the other end of the spectrum, wellness culture is crowded with personalities and products claiming to have the answers.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • Obviously, there was a stellar cast with big personalities.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Brothers Oren and Tal Alexander gained notoriety in New York's luxury real estate market through their company, Alexander Group, and have been under federal investigation alongside Oren's twin, Alon, since late 2024.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 May 2025
  • The stakes are somehow ridiculously low—the winner essentially just receives bragging rights, along with a comically ugly metal bust of Davies’s head—and incredibly high, for comedians looking to boost their notoriety.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!
    Marina Watts, People.com, 24 May 2025
  • The brand has amassed a huge celeb following, even from stars like Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Aniston.
    Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Hoping to capitalize on its renown, Vivienne Westwood staged its first bridal fashion show as part of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week on Thursday.
    Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Asa Keyes, the anti-corruption L.A. district attorney (who would himself be jailed for corruption), publicly questioned how a woman of her renown could be grabbed off the street.
    Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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