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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
And while Mario’s had the luxury of living the celebrity life, worshipped as a hero in the Mushroom Kingdom on top of rocking a medical license, DK is just trying to get by.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
Several other celebrities joined the newlyweds Saturday in the Arsenale, a former medieval shipyard which hosted the wedding ceremony.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
To date, Anderson’s Bookshop has hosted scores of big names authors, personalities and celebrities.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.
—EW.com, 21 June 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
Several other celebrities joined the newlyweds Saturday in the Arsenale, a former medieval shipyard which hosted the wedding ceremony.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
To date, Anderson’s Bookshop has hosted scores of big names authors, personalities and celebrities.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.
—EW.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
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Held under the stars at an outdoor closing ceremony in Riccione, Italy, the awards brought together shows and stars from around the world following a week of screenings and talks.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
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Perhaps the star of the show truck is Iveco’s xCursor 13 engine which produces 500 hp and 2200Nm of torque.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Cera rose to fame after starring in the hit 2007 films Superbad and Juno, as well as for his role in Arrested Development.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
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Bobby Sherman, the pop singer and actor who rose to fame as a teen heartthrob in the 1960s, has died at 81.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 June 2025
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Professional Photo: Use a high-quality, professional headshot that reflects your personality—and make sure to smile.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The impact on daily life Being able to communicate in real-time, with one's own voice and personality, is a game-changer for people living with paralysis.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Bride gained far more notoriety for pitching in blowout losses.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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However, its notoriety for slaying archeologists who came into contact with its long-dormant spores is still debated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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The brand has amassed a huge celeb following, even from stars like Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Aniston.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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Such a tragic fall in academic standing, after years of hard-won, steady enhancement in renown.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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The milieu here is familiar from Compass: the professional, transnational elite, scholars of just-above-modest renown who are just about superannuated.—
Nicholas Dames,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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