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as in star
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 fame
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 celebrity
Gadd’s celebrity status exploded following the series launch, with his social media following multiplying exponentially from its modest pre-release numbers.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
The series takes a group of celebrities to the Bahamas – the shark capital of the world – and tasks them with diving with a different species of shark, with the breeds getting bigger and more dangerous each time.
—Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Also an elite golfer, Pavelski had an opportunity to kiss a trophy on Sunday, when he was presented with a crystal chalice after a walk-off eagle gave him first place at the 2025 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
In Venice, Bezos and celebrity friends were insulated from local resentment by their wealth and security.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
The series takes a group of celebrities to the Bahamas – the shark capital of the world – and tasks them with diving with a different species of shark, with the breeds getting bigger and more dangerous each time.
—Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Also an elite golfer, Pavelski had an opportunity to kiss a trophy on Sunday, when he was presented with a crystal chalice after a walk-off eagle gave him first place at the 2025 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
In Venice, Bezos and celebrity friends were insulated from local resentment by their wealth and security.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
Noun
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The movie star opted for a pair of Frankel’s Kennedy satin pumps to wear to the screening.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
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The ongoing dramatics between the Dallas Cowboys and star defensive end Micah Parsons reached a boiling point Friday when the three-time All-Pro publicly requested a trade after a conversation with team executive vice president Stephen Jones.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, Cyrus made Disney history when she was inducted into the Disney Legends hall of fame, becoming the youngest person to receive the honor.—
Allison Kiehl,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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In addition to combing through social media and tracking down the original creators, Braden also sifts through roughly 1,000 submissions from pet owners eager to give their furry friends 15 seconds of fame.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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In the initial study of over 1,200 single adults, MacDonald and his team were able to associate these different motivations with a host of personality traits: Intrinsic motivation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Keys also stars in a campaign spot alongside popular TikTok personalities Noah Beck, Cyrus Veyssi and Dr. Muneeb Shah.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Lou Thesz, who began his career in the 1930s, played a pioneering role in professional wrestling gaining notoriety.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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The incident gained a new level of notoriety as the scene was recreated in numerous videos posted to social media.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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These celeb looks inspired us to find similar wide-leg baggy jeans on Amazon.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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That renown may further expand during the East finals, when his Pacers renew their rivalry with the Knicks in front of a national audience.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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All season, hospital executive director Joyce (Wendi McLendon-Covey) has gone to great lengths, often to the chagrin of her employees, to bring renown and resources to the Oregon hospital.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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