1
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
Founded in 2010, Jimmy Fairly has spent years building a loyal following among editors, stylists, and celebrities who gravitated toward the brand’s directional yet accessible approach to eyewear.
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Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
The look Karanikolaou once embraced was popularized by high-profile celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian, whose curvier silhouettes dominated beauty ideals for years.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
In print, there are articles focusing on everything from support groups to celebrities' stories, and even advice on how to navigate grief with laughter.
—Edie Kasten, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The old game show features a panel of urbane socialites trying to guess the occupation of regular Americans (and, blindfolded, the identity of celebrities).
—Dan Zak, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
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Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
The look Karanikolaou once embraced was popularized by high-profile celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian, whose curvier silhouettes dominated beauty ideals for years.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
In print, there are articles focusing on everything from support groups to celebrities' stories, and even advice on how to navigate grief with laughter.
—Edie Kasten, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The old game show features a panel of urbane socialites trying to guess the occupation of regular Americans (and, blindfolded, the identity of celebrities).
—Dan Zak, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
Noun
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Bradley’s roster of clients was the A-list—and the B-list, too—of the era’s stars of musical theatre and revues.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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That includes team executives Elton Brand and former Saint Joseph’s star and NBA veteran Jameer Nelson.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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In each one, an Oakland naïf—Cassius, Cootie, Corvette—was torn between a seductive capitalist and an inspiring left-wing organizer, one the path to fame and riches, the other to community and revolution.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Each have some brush-with fame stories, like Smith, who was a safety who tackled Jackson in the quarterback’s first practice after joining the team as a junior.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Mercury enters your sign, helping your thoughts land faster, cleaner, and with more personality.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The rooms Judy likes to give each hotel a personality, but using Poldark as inspiration wouldn’t be nearly quirky enough for the Hutsons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Venegas clearly loves these spaces and history, whether based in real life or in notoriety.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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This is the category where Summer House would be eligible should its sudden surge in notoriety appeal to voters.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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These celebs carried in coordinated looks, bringing moral support, affection, and love to the annual fashion event, reminding us that connection is just as important as creativity.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 May 2026
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On the one hand, Willem Dafoe seems like an unlikely choice for a celeb-booze collab.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
3 May 2026
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Now in the mid-2020s, the pop remix album is not a stopgap or trinket but a steppingstone to wider renown.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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Jump Source bring this combination of club-music renown and their pop sensibilities to Fold.—
Reid BG,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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