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as in stars
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
celebrities from sports and entertainment attended the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games
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as in fames
the fact or state of being known to the public
an actor who reportedly feels very uncomfortable with his celebrity
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Recent Examples of celebrities
While there has long been a stereotype that Hollywood is all liberal, plenty of conservative celebrities also routinely make their political opinions known.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
The agency, which represents celebrities including Rihanna, Reese Witherspoon and Pharrell Williams, is known for pioneering the integration between brand communications and talent management.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Last night saw a host of celebrities turn out for the fourth annual Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in New York City, putting on their most glamorous gowns.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
No liquor, no food, just an enormous outdoor patio teeming with Carolina Blue, popular bands, students, alumni and celebrities.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and co‑founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, prompting an outpouring of reactions from celebrities and public figures across the political spectrum.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The planners’ vision included plenty of Bravolebrities, celebrities, and content creators, including Countess Luann de Lesseps, Jennifer Aydin, Cynthia Bailey, LeeAnne Locken, Brooks Marks, Captain Kerry Titheradge, Danielle Olivera, Isaac Boots, Jesse Metcalfe, and Kristen Taekman.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Other designers—Valentino, Versace, Oscar de la Renta, to name a few—also successfully courted celebrities, but few had as much success as Armani.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Fast forward 25 years and now celebrities like Emma Stone, Hailey Bieber, and most recently Diane Kruger are putting a fresh spin on the look.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
The agency, which represents celebrities including Rihanna, Reese Witherspoon and Pharrell Williams, is known for pioneering the integration between brand communications and talent management.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Last night saw a host of celebrities turn out for the fourth annual Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in New York City, putting on their most glamorous gowns.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
No liquor, no food, just an enormous outdoor patio teeming with Carolina Blue, popular bands, students, alumni and celebrities.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and co‑founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, prompting an outpouring of reactions from celebrities and public figures across the political spectrum.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The planners’ vision included plenty of Bravolebrities, celebrities, and content creators, including Countess Luann de Lesseps, Jennifer Aydin, Cynthia Bailey, LeeAnne Locken, Brooks Marks, Captain Kerry Titheradge, Danielle Olivera, Isaac Boots, Jesse Metcalfe, and Kristen Taekman.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Other designers—Valentino, Versace, Oscar de la Renta, to name a few—also successfully courted celebrities, but few had as much success as Armani.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Fast forward 25 years and now celebrities like Emma Stone, Hailey Bieber, and most recently Diane Kruger are putting a fresh spin on the look.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrities
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Take a look at all the stars out and about this week.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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This week's quiz highlights burger bites, sporty stars — and a lot more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Suddenly, sparks and fames violently erupted, scorching nearby seats and sending smoke billowing.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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There are plenty of opportunities for method dressing or showing off their personalities.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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While most of us seek connection, high-conflict personalities often approach relationships as opportunities to win or control others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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ABC's move is latest high-profile example of media figures facing repercussions for comments about Kirk's killing.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Facts and figures The Red Sox are 82-69.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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However, for leaders whose judgment drives multimillion and even billion-dollar strategies, even subtle lapses in clarity can have a ripple effect across organizations, markets, and reputations.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The decision safeguards employees' reputations by requiring corrections to personnel records and ensures that future administrations cannot bypass statutory protections to carry out purges of the workforce.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mexican flags and candy adorned the Copley Plaza in front of The Old Globe on Saturday as a crowd joined dignitaries in celebrating the 215th Mexican Independence Day.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The hotel has hosted musicians of a profile befitting the Music City, dignitaries of all stripes and political affiliations, and even less than auspicious guests like a former leader of the Ku Klux Klan.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
14 Sep. 2025
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Hosted by drag superstars Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O’Nays, this cabaret-meets-musical-theatre spectacular brings together local legends, touring talent, and rising youth performers for an unforgettable staging of sequins, show tunes, and slaying.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Sep. 2025
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Named after creator, host and judge RuPaul, the iconic show has catapulted the careers of countless drag superstars, including Trixie Mattel, Katya and Bob the Drag Queen.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Despite including multiple iconic names in this segment, many notable names were left out, including Hulk Hogan, Danielle Spencer, and Jerry Adler.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Builders of the Internet Era Honorees include major names like Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, NPR, and Adobe — each recognized for their lasting cultural impact, creative innovation and consistent achievement at the Webbys over the years.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Celebrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrities. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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