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
Noun
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Chuck Norris is among the celebrities reported dead in 2026, part of a growing list of notable figures across entertainment, music and culture.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Few celebrities have sparked a cult following quite like the roundhouse-kicking Chuck Norris.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For those of us who prefer our movie stars to recite lines of dialogue rather than left-wing talking points, the 1972 Academy Awards represented something of a high point.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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While Kidman and Curtis were mum about their hopes and plans for season two, their co-stars — who are not producers — were a little more forthcoming.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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Muriel Fox was an insider who knew all of the players, and her candid descriptions of the events and personalities that made history (yes, Betty Friedan was a monster, but a brilliant one) makes for a dramatic story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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That degree in psychology came in handy when dealing with personalities in the entertainment industry.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Celebs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebs. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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