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
Ticket tiers increase to GA+ VIP, Platinum and Lolla Insider, with each tier being more expensive.
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Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Pre-sale prices for 4-DAY tickets are currently posted as $399 for general admission, $735 for GA+, $1,599 for VIP, $4650 for Platinum and $29,000 for Lolla Insider.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Binance, though, allowed the VIP’s account to trade freely for months.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
And the Volunteer of the Year went to VIP Mohamed Somji.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
As for its sistership, the first Oceanco 52 was snapped up in October 2025; for that vessel, the owner opted for a slightly different layout, with a fitness area on the main deck and two VIP cabins, with one acting as an office.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Valerie goes live and invites VP Preferred and VP VIP members to cook along with her, comment, ask questions, and share the experience just like friends gathered in the same kitchen.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Up from the boxes is reserved seating, as well as the VIP Terrace that's accessible via a purchasable upgrade.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Pre-sale prices for 4-DAY tickets are currently posted as $399 for general admission, $735 for GA+, $1,599 for VIP, $4650 for Platinum and $29,000 for Lolla Insider.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Binance, though, allowed the VIP’s account to trade freely for months.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
And the Volunteer of the Year went to VIP Mohamed Somji.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
As for its sistership, the first Oceanco 52 was snapped up in October 2025; for that vessel, the owner opted for a slightly different layout, with a fitness area on the main deck and two VIP cabins, with one acting as an office.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Valerie goes live and invites VP Preferred and VP VIP members to cook along with her, comment, ask questions, and share the experience just like friends gathered in the same kitchen.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Up from the boxes is reserved seating, as well as the VIP Terrace that's accessible via a purchasable upgrade.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for VIP
Noun
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Some celebrities have gotten mad at him about the interactions, and some of them laugh about it with him.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The manosphere internet celebrity, born Braden Eric Peters, was taken into custody Thursday on a warrant issued by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, according to a Fort Lauderdale Police Department spokesperson.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the show, breakout stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams play closeted rival hockey players who keep their romance a secret.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to Dunn, the small amount of division comes from online personalities such as Tucker Carlson, Matt Gaetz and Steve Bannon.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Of all the criteria the employer has to weigh, including personality and work ethic, the candidate’s ability to do the job carries the most weight.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/VIP. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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