1
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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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Photos taken of family members, celebrities, sketchbooks, and Pokémon cards are displayed so onlookers can further understand his journey of vulnerability from adolescence to now.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
David Beckham is best known for his soccer stardom and his celebrity status.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Tesla Takedown, in the U.S. and elsewhere, was organized by a group that included disillusioned owners of the automaker’s vehicles, celebrities such as actor John Cusack and at least one Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas.
—Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Photos taken of family members, celebrities, sketchbooks, and Pokémon cards are displayed so onlookers can further understand his journey of vulnerability from adolescence to now.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
David Beckham is best known for his soccer stardom and his celebrity status.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Tesla Takedown, in the U.S. and elsewhere, was organized by a group that included disillusioned owners of the automaker’s vehicles, celebrities such as actor John Cusack and at least one Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas.
—Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
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In this age of TV dominance of a culture that moves on fast, producers are trying to snag stars at the moment of their peak appeal.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Indiana orchard carves stunning Caitlin Clark tribute into corn maze County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana, has seen record crowds come to witness its Caitlin Clark corn maze in honor of the WNBA Fever and former Iowa star this Halloween season.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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This was less a celebrity cameo and more a strategic bridge between his classic fame and contemporary culture.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The story is set after the attack on Pearl Harbor when four of America’s top college football stars set their fame aside to enlist in the Marines.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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According to his website, Greenspan, an author, television personality, and co-founder of New School American Cheese, has received recognition for his work since the early 2000s.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this morning, longtime NBA personality and analyst Stephen A. Smith made some wild claims against Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Gang members have gained notoriety for being covered in tattoos signifying allegiance to the gang.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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In today’s political ecosystem, any form of internet notoriety might be desirable.—
Kyle Chayka,
The New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2025
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And then there’s perhaps the most disgraced celeb of them all these days.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a town where seeing the labor secretary out and about constitutes a juicy celeb spotting, the annual dinner — and the comedians hosting it — often bring some of the year's biggest names to Washington.—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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Food and Drink Tochigi Prefecture’s agricultural renown takes center stage at each one of the property's four drinking and dining venues: the Japanese Restaurant, the Western-style Lakehouse, the Lobby Lounge, and the Bar.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Her growing renown means that her major works are now far beyond the reach of most public museums to acquire.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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