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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
But despite their different career paths, the couple had gradually become regarded as one of the most endearing celeb couples—especially as White competed in his last Olympic Games in Beijing in February 2022.
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Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
In another celeb tie-up, American Eagle teamed with Travis Kelce — announcing a new design collaboration with the Kansas City Chiefs star’s sports and lifestyle brand Tru Kolors, one day after his engagement to Taylor Swift became public.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Similarly, within days of each other, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston, and Courteney Cox all layered up in denim jackets, which have also been a celeb go-to for years in various washes, lengths, and silhouettes.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Hollywood Hills home with a celeb pedigree In 2010, Lohan briefly lived in a Hollywood Hills property that Lana Turner, Liza Minnelli, and Dianna Agron have also called home.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
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Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
In another celeb tie-up, American Eagle teamed with Travis Kelce — announcing a new design collaboration with the Kansas City Chiefs star’s sports and lifestyle brand Tru Kolors, one day after his engagement to Taylor Swift became public.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Similarly, within days of each other, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston, and Courteney Cox all layered up in denim jackets, which have also been a celeb go-to for years in various washes, lengths, and silhouettes.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Hollywood Hills home with a celeb pedigree In 2010, Lohan briefly lived in a Hollywood Hills property that Lana Turner, Liza Minnelli, and Dianna Agron have also called home.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celeb
Noun
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As author Andy McCullough wrote in his brilliant book on Kershaw, the future Hall of Famer is the last of his kind and views greatness as a burden instead of an invitation to indulge in the excesses of celebrity.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Outside the hotel, a crowd had gathered behind barricades, waiting to catch a glimpse of celebrities on their way to the gala.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 28-year-old star catcher just weeks ago passed Salvador Perez’s record of 48 home runs by a catcher in a single season.—
Sarah Jean Maher,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The match was competitive throughout, with both stars exchanging pin combinations early.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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So the personalities are different but the core motivations and attributes are there for all naval aviators.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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On the streamer’s biggest hit, Game Changer, a competition show in which the premise changes every episode, Wysocki has managed to nurture intense parasocial bonds with Dropout’s fans by showcasing his personality as a chillass wandering spirit.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Celeb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celeb. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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