noncelebrity

noun

Definition of noncelebritynext
as in nobody

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Recent Examples of noncelebrity No, that’s what would happen to a noncelebrity such as yourself. — Dave Barry, Washington Post, 25 Dec. 2022 While Kardashian certainly wasn't the first celebrity (or even noncelebrity) to wear a vintage or archival garment, this particular line of criticism quickly became the focus of the ire directed at Kardashian. — Racquel Gates, CNN, 10 May 2022 But what do the noncelebrity clients get out of working with Lede? — Jessica Iredale, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2022 The film also weaves in portraits of noncelebrity dads from different parts of the world who are creating new definitions of patriarchy. — Tatiana Siegel, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2019 For everyone else who yearns desperately for the possibility of a wonky, noncelebrity, experienced presidential candidate, there is nothing. — Madeleine Aggeler, The Cut, 16 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncelebrity
  1. nobody
  2. lightweight
  3. nothing
  4. insect
  5. least
  6. zero
  7. whippersnapper
  8. half-pint
Noun
  • The people who eventually brought Elf to the big screen came from wildly different corners of Hollywood, from nobodies to legends, executives to improvisers, Comedy Central to Saturday Night Live.
    — Andy Richter with Aaron Karo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
  • His presence was transformative; Stewart made the goofiest, most easily disregarded TV franchise for nerds and nobodies into a work full of warmth and gravitas.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of nobody
Noun
  • The lightweight, over-ear headphones shipped with the very first Walkman and served as the blueprint for highly portable personal audio for years.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Santoni showed off its lightweight Easy shoe collection with a slate of programing during marathon weekend in New York City.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lightweight
Noun
  • Women continue marching down the runway in their stilettos and frothy little nothings.
    — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
  • While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of nothing
Noun
  • Mosquito repellent patches or stickers, often marketed to parents of young children, claim less mess and more convenience than cumbersome, sticky insect repellent sprays and lotions.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Lace bugs are sap-sucking insects, and their type of feeding damage is called stippling.
    — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of insect
Noun
  • The scales will be tipped by those least connected to the political parties, and most connected to deliberative process.
    — David Paleologos, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2019
  • Respondents were asked to rank 39 possible trends—25 of which were trends from previous years—from 1 (least likely to be a trend) to 10 (most likely to be a trend).
    — Leah Prinzivalli, SELF, 1 Nov. 2018
Definition of least
Noun
  • But as the checks started getting more zeros, the job got bigger.
    — Josh Eells, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Sign up for our weekly newsletter Proof Positive The nine cells of the triangle contain nine zeros.
    — Heinrich Hemme, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of zero
Noun
  • Klay Thompson, 36, and DeMar DeRozan, 37 this week, are reported targets, with perhaps also Bradley Beal, 33, and whippersnapper Zach LaVine, 31, as Heat eyes backcourt/playmaking/perimeter help to abet the Giannis/Bam core.
    — Greg Cote August 2, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The young whippersnappers in their nice Manhattan apartments see the COVID-19 pandemic as simply one more roadblock between them and hooking up.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Definition of whippersnapper
Noun
  • Add lemon herb orzo, garlic bacon Brussels sprouts or split pea soup in half-pint or pint sizes.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
  • Then stir in sugar, and ladle the hot jelly into half-pint canning jars.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Definition of half-pint

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