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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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And maybe that’s a metaphor for the way a lot of middle-class nobodies feel.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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While some men are jumping on board, the most popular of these creators—which range from nobodies doing voiceovers to far-right provocateurs like Candance Owens and Megyn Kelly—are women speaking to other women.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Stay cool with clothing: Select lightweight and loose-fitting outfits for enhanced comfort.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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And if your mom is also a lightweight who can't finish a 6-ounce pour in one go, the 6-ounce size is also compatible with the small MagSlider lid ($10).—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
1 May 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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The restaurant violated 15 standards, including dead insects in back dry storage area and a mattress in the dumpster area.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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And Swainson’s hawks have been known to follow behind tractors and other farm equipment to nab insects and rodents that get flushed out.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 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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That pitcher would preferably sign a contract without too many zeros and commas.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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That is a 1 followed by 78 zeros, which is unimaginably far into the future.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.—
Janelle Davis,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2023
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Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
21 Jan. 2023
Noun
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The consistent overproduction of milk is the reason federal dietary guidelines recommend that adults consume three cups of dairy per day, as well as why half-pint milk cartons are a mainstay of the nation’s school cafeterias.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
2 May 2025
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Once inside the dining hall, Middleton paid for the soldiers’ drinks and was even spotted sipping a half-pint of Guinness — the unit’s go-to drink — herself, People reported.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Noncelebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncelebrity. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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