as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
the VIPs insisted on being seated in the restaurant's private dining room
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Recent Examples of VIP
The only tickets for sale are for a non-musical component of Unplugged, the 21-and-up VIP Beer & Food Combo, a collaboration between Mission Brewing and Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Universal has also announced other products guests can add onto their admission, including express passes, VIP Tours, photos and costume experiences.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The king’s private secretary, Sir Clive Alderton, is a member of the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC).
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Adults can take a break at the spa while the kids take a tennis lesson or join in the VIP kids’ sports activities.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
Cost is $15 through Saturday, Feb. 1; $25 for general admission and $40 for VIP.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Wooden would host her for breakfast at the VIP’s Cafe.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
La Casa de los Famosos, based on the Big Brother format, is also not a new concept for Poza, who co-hosted the celebrity version of the format for Televisa, Big Brother VIP.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Universal has also announced other products guests can add onto their admission, including express passes, VIP Tours, photos and costume experiences.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The king’s private secretary, Sir Clive Alderton, is a member of the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC).
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Adults can take a break at the spa while the kids take a tennis lesson or join in the VIP kids’ sports activities.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
Cost is $15 through Saturday, Feb. 1; $25 for general admission and $40 for VIP.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Wooden would host her for breakfast at the VIP’s Cafe.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
La Casa de los Famosos, based on the Big Brother format, is also not a new concept for Poza, who co-hosted the celebrity version of the format for Televisa, Big Brother VIP.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for VIP
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Both casinos will offer new Italian restaurants in partnership with Giada De Laurentiis, and food halls featuring the first suburban locations for Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream, as well as Lucky Goat, a new burger restaurant by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The burger topping is prompting reaction from some celebrity chefs, including Andrew Zimmern, who recently shared his opinions with TMZ about Diddy's unusual preference.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Here's what stars, constellations are the best to spot in May Stargazing this May?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Outside of Kelce’s training, the stars have both been enjoying some downtime as of late, a source recently told PEOPLE.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Location: De Beauvoir Town Hackney Warehouse Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Position yourself in the heart of Hackney (between London Fields and Victoria Park) at this stylish apartment that’s full of personality and natural light.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIP. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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