as in celebrities
the fact or state of being known to the public
a basketball icon whose renown is truly international
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Noun
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Duff attended the Fendi Spring/Summer 2026 show on Tuesday, September 24, along with a number of other fashion-loving celebrities like Naomi Watts and Shailene Woodley, both of whom wore muted colors and barely-there nail polishes.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025 -
In fact, most of the episode was packed with celebrities, including some performing along with the finalists, including Lewis' ethereal collaboration with LightWire.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Suddenly, sparks and fames violently erupted, scorching nearby seats and sending smoke billowing.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When Ashley’s name comes up, Rachel compliments Ashley on using her as a shield, while Will says Ash joined a solid alliance that protected her throughout the game.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
28 Sep. 2025
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To further her boho agenda, Lawrence paired the unique look with a pair of unexpected slouchy black boots and a low-maintenance blonde refresh that compliments the overall aesthetic.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But there are clearly no hard feelings, as the three actresses hug and marvel while the crowd applauds.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025
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Both get up and the winner raises the arm of the loser and applauds him briefly in a sign of respect.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Will these two oddballs, thrust together by a dental emergency on a night that commends peace on Earth and goodwill toward men, maintain a friendship?—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Beginning with the costume and hunters’ parade and continuing on through the Oktoberfest church service and the landlords’ concert and gun salutes at the Bavaria as the grand finale on the last day, kids can learn about German traditions among a whole lot of color and character.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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General Hossein Salami, second right, salutes as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, right, arrives at a graduation ceremony of the Revolutionary Guard's officers in Tehran, Iran, on May 20, 2015.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In other words, as much as Maggie idolizes her teacher in the way that young people who weren’t loved enough as children project parent-like silhouettes onto their mentors, Maggie also might be building a case against Alma.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
29 Aug. 2025
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Lopez plays Ingrid Luna, a screen diva whom Molina idolizes.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Carol originally hails from Canada, but currently lives in Florida.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Zayu hails from southern Mexico’s jungles and represents the nation’s rich heritage.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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