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as in stars
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 fames
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 celebrities
Last night saw a host of celebrities turn out for the fourth annual Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in New York City, putting on their most glamorous gowns.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Where other presentations emphasize nondescript techno music and straight-size models, Antonoff and Alexsandra showcased their designs through a who's who of celebrities, sporting their new looks while carrying shelter dogs available for adoption.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and co‑founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, prompting an outpouring of reactions from celebrities and public figures across the political spectrum.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The planners’ vision included plenty of Bravolebrities, celebrities, and content creators, including Countess Luann de Lesseps, Jennifer Aydin, Cynthia Bailey, LeeAnne Locken, Brooks Marks, Captain Kerry Titheradge, Danielle Olivera, Isaac Boots, Jesse Metcalfe, and Kristen Taekman.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Airliner, Iowa City, Iowa (University of Iowa) Many of the bars that follow attract celebrities.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Other designers—Valentino, Versace, Oscar de la Renta, to name a few—also successfully courted celebrities, but few had as much success as Armani.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Fast forward 25 years and now celebrities like Emma Stone, Hailey Bieber, and most recently Diane Kruger are putting a fresh spin on the look.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Tracee Ellis Ross is the latest of a long list of celebrities who have been victimized by an at-home burglary attempt.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Where other presentations emphasize nondescript techno music and straight-size models, Antonoff and Alexsandra showcased their designs through a who's who of celebrities, sporting their new looks while carrying shelter dogs available for adoption.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and co‑founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, prompting an outpouring of reactions from celebrities and public figures across the political spectrum.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The planners’ vision included plenty of Bravolebrities, celebrities, and content creators, including Countess Luann de Lesseps, Jennifer Aydin, Cynthia Bailey, LeeAnne Locken, Brooks Marks, Captain Kerry Titheradge, Danielle Olivera, Isaac Boots, Jesse Metcalfe, and Kristen Taekman.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Airliner, Iowa City, Iowa (University of Iowa) Many of the bars that follow attract celebrities.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Other designers—Valentino, Versace, Oscar de la Renta, to name a few—also successfully courted celebrities, but few had as much success as Armani.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Fast forward 25 years and now celebrities like Emma Stone, Hailey Bieber, and most recently Diane Kruger are putting a fresh spin on the look.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Tracee Ellis Ross is the latest of a long list of celebrities who have been victimized by an at-home burglary attempt.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrities
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In the film — her first since portraying opera diva Maria Callas in last year’s Maria — the Oscar winner, 50, stars as Maxine, an American film director hired to make a video for a Paris fashion event amid being diagnosed with breast cancer and navigating a divorce.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Suddenly, sparks and fames violently erupted, scorching nearby seats and sending smoke billowing.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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As their mismatched personalities stir tension with each other — and the group — old resentments bubble up, forcing them to reckon with their relationship and the lives waiting for them back home.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bundestrainer prioritized squad building over trying to shoehorn big personalities into the team.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of timepiece brands increased their prices, too, in response to those initial tariff figures back in April, according to Hodinkee.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kruse and Fialko filed their lawsuit in August, accusing Presley of making false allegations of elder abuse against them to ruin their reputations.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pressure campaigns have even led to traditional media outlets retracting previously positive reviews, further harming book sales and author reputations.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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Beneath the canopy of a giant Ethiopian flag, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addressed a crowd of dignitaries including the presidents of Somalia, Djibouti and Kenya.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Fireworks lit up the sky the night before the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was officially opened, and dancers dressed as engineers in hardhats performed at the colorful daytime ceremony attended by African dignitaries.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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At 48 years old, the veteran has been used to put over the next generation of superstars.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Netflix movie follows a musical girl group — Rumi, Mira and Zoey — who juggle their lives as superstars with a secret mission.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Immigration advocates and Ohio civil rights leaders have added their names to petitions.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the only four people listed as specific targets in the search warrant have Hispanic names.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Celebrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrities. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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