as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a trendy restaurant much favored by Tinseltown celebs
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Recent Examples of celeb
The Bowery Hotel Less a restaurant, more a Lower East Side celeb dorm.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Khy was originally built on a collaboration model, with drops every couple of months, ranging from slick leather jackets by Berlin label Namilia, puffer Jackets from Entire Studios, bikinis by celeb-favorite Frankie’s Bikinis, to corseted dresses from Dilara Findikoglu.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Hutong, which opened pre-pandemic in November 2019 with its own version of the Great Wall, is no stranger to celeb sightings.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
But the celeb causes problems for the Waves — both on the court and in the locker room — after Dyson starts dating her following a break-up with Travis.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Khy was originally built on a collaboration model, with drops every couple of months, ranging from slick leather jackets by Berlin label Namilia, puffer Jackets from Entire Studios, bikinis by celeb-favorite Frankie’s Bikinis, to corseted dresses from Dilara Findikoglu.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Hutong, which opened pre-pandemic in November 2019 with its own version of the Great Wall, is no stranger to celeb sightings.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
But the celeb causes problems for the Waves — both on the court and in the locker room — after Dyson starts dating her following a break-up with Travis.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celeb
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The audience for the midnight screening was rowdy and ready to see their favorite celebrities on screen.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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New Ravens coach Jesse Minter offered little explanation but downplayed concerns about Jackson’s absence and suggested the star quarterback would return soon.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Depending on the time of year, guests can see planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Mercury enters your sign, helping your thoughts land faster, cleaner, and with more personality.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The rooms Judy likes to give each hotel a personality, but using Poldark as inspiration wouldn’t be nearly quirky enough for the Hutsons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Celeb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celeb. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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