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Recent Examples of noncelebrity
No, that’s what would happen to a noncelebrity such as yourself.
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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
The competition has grown fiercer with the proliferation of online marketplaces such as Bonanza, Etsy and 1stdibs, and noncelebrity pickers are not eager to give up their edge.
—Travis Deshong, Washington Post, 10 July 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
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
The competition has grown fiercer with the proliferation of online marketplaces such as Bonanza, Etsy and 1stdibs, and noncelebrity pickers are not eager to give up their edge.
—Travis Deshong, Washington Post, 10 July 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
Noun
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More importantly, the narrative explores both sides of the conflict from the POV of grunts and 'nobodies' trying to navigate the post-Civil War state of the galaxy before the fighting stops.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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None of these nobodies is performing like Grimes just yet, and until someone does Grier better get active trying to find a handful of veteran cornerbacks whom this team can call on, and sign to patch up the weakest unit on the team.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Stay cool with clothing: Select lightweight and loose-fitting outfits for enhanced comfort.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Both pieces are made with a soft, lightweight knit that will keep you comfortable—even if the plane’s AC is blasting—and the sweater cardigan can easily be taken on or off.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Noun
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My memoir was built of gaps, juxtaposition, weird little nothings.—
Cheri Lucas Rowlands,
Longreads,
16 Dec. 2024
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The one whose legs turned nothings into somethings, improvising the Lions’ entire defensive game plan into a pile of ash?—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2024
Noun
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Apart from the insects crawling on Olivia’s hands, cows in the slaughterhouse inhabit the film’s world alongside Olivia.—
Jason Liwag,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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Mosquitoes and other insects swarm around, temperatures fluctuate from sweltering Florida heat to bone-shaking cold from industrial air conditioners, and access to medical attention is limited, according to Bichara.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The dish was created in 1926 at the Brown Hotel by chef Fred K. Schmidt after guests got bored with traditional ham and egg suppers (or so legend says, at leasts).—
Rae Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Mar. 2023
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This is one of the ideas that have long made electoral politics a graveyard for the American left: the hope of a post-political, revolutionary campaign built on the backs of the voters most sympathetic to their cause and least likely to vote.—
Osita Nwanevu,
The New Republic,
19 Mar. 2020
Noun
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For six innings in the City Series matchup Saturday night, the Cubs and White Sox matched zeros in front of a split sellout crowd of 38,432 at Rate Field.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Fenway’s accountants couldn’t stomach the zeroes on Devers’ deal.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The reasons for the show’s appeal are manifold, starting with the odd-trio chemistry of the three leads (Short, plus his longtime co-conspirator Steve Martin and relative whippersnapper Selena Gomez).—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
8 Aug. 2025
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The new telescope does, though, have a whippersnapper nipping at its heels.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Fat half-pints sagging comfortably in his back pocket.—
F. Scott Fitzgerald,
New Yorker,
17 July 2025
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Makes about 8 half-pints (one-hundred-twelve, 1-tablespoon servings).—
BHG Test Kitchen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2024
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“Noncelebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncelebrity. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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