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
There will also be a Beauty Lounge and VIP Gifting.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
As for the other accommodations, Vento offers up two VIP cabins and four additional guest cabins on the main deck, each of which is gussied up with a unique color.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For the true basketball aficionado or someone who simply wants to savor a game in style, the VIP Basketball Experience puts you in the center of the excitement—literally.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Across the floor were Hobert’s doting parents — a couple of youthful and energetic Gen-Xers bopping along in general admission rather than VIP.
—Carrie Battan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Tickets are $5 each or $40 for VIP.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
The Royal Towers’ premium room includes the 4,740 square foot, VIP Bridge suite with its own entertainment center, butler service, and a dining room.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Ducats run $99 for general admission and $165 for VIP.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
As for the other accommodations, Vento offers up two VIP cabins and four additional guest cabins on the main deck, each of which is gussied up with a unique color.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For the true basketball aficionado or someone who simply wants to savor a game in style, the VIP Basketball Experience puts you in the center of the excitement—literally.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Across the floor were Hobert’s doting parents — a couple of youthful and energetic Gen-Xers bopping along in general admission rather than VIP.
—Carrie Battan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Tickets are $5 each or $40 for VIP.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
The Royal Towers’ premium room includes the 4,740 square foot, VIP Bridge suite with its own entertainment center, butler service, and a dining room.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Ducats run $99 for general admission and $165 for VIP.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for VIP
Noun
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But Savannah Guthrie's celebrity status has also garnered extensive resources from the federal and local government — including a $100,000 FBI reward for accurate information about her whereabouts or that could lead to an arrest and conviction of whoever took her.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Berlin Film Festival and its celebrity attendees have been under scrutiny so far this week after jury president Wim Wenders, Golden Bear recipient Michelle Yeoh, and Sunny Dancer star Neil Patrick Harris all declined to talk about cinema’s relationship with politics and the rise of fascism.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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First, there are the concentric circle features, which look like wispy shells of ejecta blown off of the star.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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The lesson came in the form of a book about eating less, handed to her by a male co-star.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And many of the media companies have great monetization but don’t really have any of the big personalities and audiences was a really interesting point.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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With a solid base and a strong personality, these sandals are made for spring and summer travel.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIP. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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