celebrity
noun
ce·leb·ri·ty
sə-ˈle-brə-tē 
plural celebrities
1
: the state of being celebrated : fame
The actress lived a life of celebrity.
2
: a famous or celebrated person
Many celebrities attended the awards ceremony.
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The actress lived a life of celebrity.
There were many celebrities at the party.
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Other celebrities seen inside the Superdome ahead of kickoff include Kevin Costner, Pete Davidson, Miles Teller, soccer star Lionel Messi and Druski.
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Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2025
Although this year’s celebrity host will remain a secret until the opening night, past stars who have filled that role include Emma Roberts, Sofia Vergara, Amy Adams, Anne Hathaway, and Rita Ora.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
But the opportunity to relax with family and friends for one last football Sunday is what matters most, followed by the chance to rip on celebrities and Super Bowl ads.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
The apocalyptic scenes that played out — of Hollywood celebrities fleeing and clambering onto their roofs — captured the world’s attention like no urban conflagration in history.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2025
Although this year’s celebrity host will remain a secret until the opening night, past stars who have filled that role include Emma Roberts, Sofia Vergara, Amy Adams, Anne Hathaway, and Rita Ora.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
But the opportunity to relax with family and friends for one last football Sunday is what matters most, followed by the chance to rip on celebrities and Super Bowl ads.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
The apocalyptic scenes that played out — of Hollywood celebrities fleeing and clambering onto their roofs — captured the world’s attention like no urban conflagration in history.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celebrity. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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celebrity
noun
ce·leb·ri·ty
sə-ˈleb-rət-ē
plural celebrities
1
: the state of being celebrated : fame
his short-lived celebrity
2
: a famous or celebrated person
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