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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
The event brought together celebrities, prominent voices from media, entertainment, culture, and the arts.
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Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Around the same time, the front covers of When Saturday Comes — complete with photograph, headline and a provocative speech bubble — started to rival those of Private Eye, the satirical magazine that, for generations, had poked fun at royals, politicians and celebrities.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 June 2025
In 2006, the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade was a local deity, and the celebrity spotlight of the LeBron James years may never be surpassed.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
But the mini chain’s original Sunset Plaza location, which helped glamorize the tart-sweet and crunchy salad — Britney Spears and the Kardashians are among its many celebrity fans — is shutting down next month.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
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Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Around the same time, the front covers of When Saturday Comes — complete with photograph, headline and a provocative speech bubble — started to rival those of Private Eye, the satirical magazine that, for generations, had poked fun at royals, politicians and celebrities.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 June 2025
In 2006, the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade was a local deity, and the celebrity spotlight of the LeBron James years may never be surpassed.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
But the mini chain’s original Sunset Plaza location, which helped glamorize the tart-sweet and crunchy salad — Britney Spears and the Kardashians are among its many celebrity fans — is shutting down next month.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
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The atmosphere spoke volumes, about the growing appetite for the game, the hunger of emerging stars, and the potential for the BAL to not only grow within the continent but also to become a destination of choice for talent around the world.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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And with the Pacers’ star player hindered by an injury early, the home crowd could sense the chance to pounce on a championship chance.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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The dual pressures of fame and industry demands were becoming too much.—
Jose Valentino Ruiz,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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Based in Los Angeles, Hacker first rose to fame in 2020 with his viral content across TikTok, Twitch and Instagram.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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The way Chomet operates, the film’s personality comes across via the detailed and incredibly expressive faces, not the dialogue or its delivery.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Rarely did anyone bring to television Julia’s big, warm personality and joie de vivre, which blazed through our little black-and-white screens (before later transitioning, of course, to color).—
Ina Garten,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Owen gets a lot of notoriety, but Nick has been equally good.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Conflicting Opinions From Conflicting Figures Gaines gained notoriety for her fervent anti-trans views following a 5th-place finish at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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The brand has amassed a huge celeb following, even from stars like Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Aniston.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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Where to stay To immerse yourself in the history and design renown of the city, check into downtown’s Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, a 19th-century neo-Gothic former men’s club with its good old bones restored.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
19 May 2025
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On her path to film-industry renown, Diop was a fellow at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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