as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
the VIPs insisted on being seated in the restaurant's private dining room
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Recent Examples of VIP
The post lists the affected stores: Snipes, Children’s Place, Donna Sacs, Express, Jimmy Jazz, VIP Wear, Same Day Customs, Foot Locker, Spencer’s, GEMU, Hot Topic, DQ and Journeys.
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Ayah Imran, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
Higher trims offer upgrades like a cabin intercom system and second-row VIP Lounge seats (though they can’t be removed for additional cargo room).
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Tickets are $20 for general admission and $40 for VIP.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
During the live auction Saturday night the action is guaranteed to be fast and the bids high as people typically pay huge bucks for VIP, Hollywood experiences.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
The only tickets for sale are for a non-musical component of Unplugged, the 21-and-up VIP Beer & Food Combo, a collaboration between Mission Brewing and Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Universal has also announced other products guests can add onto their admission, including express passes, VIP Tours, photos and costume experiences.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The king’s private secretary, Sir Clive Alderton, is a member of the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC).
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Adults can take a break at the spa while the kids take a tennis lesson or join in the VIP kids’ sports activities.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
Ayah Imran, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
Higher trims offer upgrades like a cabin intercom system and second-row VIP Lounge seats (though they can’t be removed for additional cargo room).
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Tickets are $20 for general admission and $40 for VIP.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
During the live auction Saturday night the action is guaranteed to be fast and the bids high as people typically pay huge bucks for VIP, Hollywood experiences.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
The only tickets for sale are for a non-musical component of Unplugged, the 21-and-up VIP Beer & Food Combo, a collaboration between Mission Brewing and Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Universal has also announced other products guests can add onto their admission, including express passes, VIP Tours, photos and costume experiences.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The king’s private secretary, Sir Clive Alderton, is a member of the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC).
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Adults can take a break at the spa while the kids take a tennis lesson or join in the VIP kids’ sports activities.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for VIP
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In her place, another celebrity, Lord of the Rings and Rudy star Sean Astin, and a rank-and-file performer, New England Local board member Chuck Slavin, are battling it out for the job.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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The next morning began with a workout led by celebrity trainer Isaac Boots, reinforcing the connection between physical stamina and professional performance.—
Jane Hanson,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Non-football read of the week Independence cross-country star Asher Oates, the defending Class AAA boys state champion, will compete at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Canfranc-Pirineos, Spain, as one of four under-20 representatives for the U.S. in September.—
Tyler Palmateer,
The Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2025
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Astronomers have observed hundreds of planet-forming disks surrounding young stars for years, many of which display gaps in their rings.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The movie features pervasive positivity, one really cool canine, a bright comic book aesthetic and a fresh superhero landscape filled with colorful personalities.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Our conversation was a masterclass—part strategy session, part reality check, and part therapy for anyone who’s ever been trapped in the emotional spin cycle these personalities create.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIP. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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