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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
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Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
People are fixating on celebrities of all kinds, accusing singers of body-positive anthems of being hypocritical, rolling their eyes at athletes promoting weight loss drugs and whispering about the thinness of their favorite movie stars.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
New Shepard had been launching 10-minute flights carrying celebrities, special guests and wealthy thrill seekers to the edge of space since 2021.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Only an elite few celebrities are capable of busting out an effortlessly cool, yet utterly elevated ’fit on a random Tuesday afternoon, when left to their own devices.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Athletes and celebrities get in on wrestling all the time, and now WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella is calling for WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Over the decades, the Burberry check has been embraced by fashion insiders, supermodels, and celebrities, absorbing the attitude of each era along the way.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 22 May 2026
But the universe — and a slew of celebrities — had different plans.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
And despite the circumstances, the host kept things bright, roping in a cavalcade of celebrities to send things out happily.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
People are fixating on celebrities of all kinds, accusing singers of body-positive anthems of being hypocritical, rolling their eyes at athletes promoting weight loss drugs and whispering about the thinness of their favorite movie stars.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
New Shepard had been launching 10-minute flights carrying celebrities, special guests and wealthy thrill seekers to the edge of space since 2021.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Only an elite few celebrities are capable of busting out an effortlessly cool, yet utterly elevated ’fit on a random Tuesday afternoon, when left to their own devices.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Athletes and celebrities get in on wrestling all the time, and now WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella is calling for WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Over the decades, the Burberry check has been embraced by fashion insiders, supermodels, and celebrities, absorbing the attitude of each era along the way.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 22 May 2026
But the universe — and a slew of celebrities — had different plans.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
And despite the circumstances, the host kept things bright, roping in a cavalcade of celebrities to send things out happily.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrities
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At the time, the former HSMTMTS stars had been broken up for a while, and Bassett moved on with Carpenter.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Statham is one of the world’s most successful action stars, with a global box office surpassing $8 billion across his career with such major franchises as The Meg, Fast & Furious, and The Beekeeper under hie belt.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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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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Those keen on his appointment may well hope his approach to managing the squad’s difficult personalities can unlock a more effective way of motivating Madrid’s galacticos to put in the hard yards.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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One by one, many of the network’s most prominent on-air personalities have made their displeasure known, sinking morale among the rank-and-file and prompting leaks and internal frustration.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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His broad network of advisers includes many prominent figures, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, investor Stanley Druckenmiller, and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, all of whom appeared at his swearing-in last month at the White House.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Altogether, Russia fired 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukrainian Air Force figures, which said the vast bulk of the drones and just over half of the missiles were shot down.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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These celebs carried in coordinated looks, bringing moral support, affection, and love to the annual fashion event, reminding us that connection is just as important as creativity.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 May 2026
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Since then, many celebs have worn The Gap or GapStudio on major red carpets.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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People have been threatened over their political beliefs, and there are some who use social media and other platforms to try and ruin reputations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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The gallery’s and Cooke’s reputations grew along with it.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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The backstory Once the late real estate billionaire Douy Steyn’s family home, this sprawling property became a hotel in 2000 and has hosted some of the world’s top dignitaries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In the 16th and 17th centuries, when Genoa was at its financial peak as a seafaring republic, these typically Baroque palazzi, owned by the city’s elites, were chosen by the government to host visiting dignitaries.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Lawmakers can also find ways to weave their policies into other bills that may not bear their names.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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As of publication, further details about the wrong-way crash and the names of the drivers involved were not shared.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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“Celebrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrities. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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