as in celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a trendy restaurant much favored by Tinseltown celebs
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Recent Examples of celebs
Since then, many celebs have worn The Gap or GapStudio on major red carpets.
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Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
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
That said, few celebs have established their scent as part of their social DNA the way RiRi has.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Mar. 2026
Some celebs are planning a bit of counter-programming.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Lately, celebs have been ditching heels and dresses for more relaxed red carpet attire, and Meghan Markle’s 2026 Sundance Film Festival outfit is no different.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Recently, celebs have been favoring thin-heeled, ankle-hugging stilettos from labels such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, and Gianvito Rossi, or newer brands like Amina Muaddi or Femme LA.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
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
That said, few celebs have established their scent as part of their social DNA the way RiRi has.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Mar. 2026
Some celebs are planning a bit of counter-programming.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Lately, celebs have been ditching heels and dresses for more relaxed red carpet attire, and Meghan Markle’s 2026 Sundance Film Festival outfit is no different.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Recently, celebs have been favoring thin-heeled, ankle-hugging stilettos from labels such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, and Gianvito Rossi, or newer brands like Amina Muaddi or Femme LA.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebs
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To celebrate the opening, Nat Geo explorer Bertie Gregory made an appearance at the pop-up, introducing the documentary to an audience of fans, influencers and celebrities as well as highlighting the role of bees in the ecosystem and sharing some behind-the-scenes insights from the two-part series.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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The fashion industry can be notoriously dismissive of celebrities who try to cross over into design.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2026
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Fresh off the global success of KPop Demon Hunters, the film’s vocal stars are bringing their fandom full circle with a new collaboration that turns a familiar fast-food run into an immersive experience.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Lyrid meteor shower is active from April 16-25 and reaches its peak overnight on April 21-22, when up to 18 shooting stars may be seen flaring to life each hour in the early spring sky, according to the American Meteor Society.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Others argue the outburst may ultimately benefit the MAGA media ecosystem by driving traffic and attention to its biggest personalities.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Feelings and thoughts about fleeting beauty, minimalism, suffering, the natural world, and way more come through in these thoughtfully designed and assembled cars that some people build their entire personalities around.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Celebs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebs. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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