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as in star
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 fame
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 celebrity
Full look: Burberry; socks: stylist’s own Gorka Postigo The phenomenon of celebrities speaking out about current events can sometimes feel superficial, but Ramsey is quick to affirm the opposite of Pascal.
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Peyton Dix, Them., 27 May 2025
The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 May 2025
In addition to the post receiving comments from some of Roan's celebrity friends, including Paris Hilton, who left a heart-eyes emoji, fans also reacted to the hair change.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 17 May 2025
All of the biggest celebrity stories, in your inbox every day: Sign up for the entertainment newsletter.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Peyton Dix, Them., 27 May 2025
The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 May 2025
In addition to the post receiving comments from some of Roan's celebrity friends, including Paris Hilton, who left a heart-eyes emoji, fans also reacted to the hair change.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 17 May 2025
All of the biggest celebrity stories, in your inbox every day: Sign up for the entertainment newsletter.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
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There is not normally an upside to losing a star player through injury for a lengthy period, but Kaoru Mitoma’s absence from the last 16 games of the 2023-24 season had a silver lining for Brighton & Hove Albion.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Elizabeth took off, Joel started drinking and this marked the beginning of a spiral for the star.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Earlier, Meloni rose to fame as criminal Chris Keller in the HBO prison drama Oz.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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What’s the biggest difference between Eighties fame and 2020s fame?—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 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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The trading card featuring New York Knicks guard Mark Jackson, obtained by Fox News Digital, gained notoriety after eagle-eyed collectors noticed that the Menendez brothers were sitting in a pair of floor seats at the game.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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The Eagles have used the play since Doug Pederson arrived in 2016 and continued it under Nick Sirianni, according to former center Jason Kelce, but it’s gained notoriety in recent years because of Philadelphia’s success running it with quarterback Jalen Hurts.—
Tess DeMeyer,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The brand has amassed a huge celeb following, even from stars like Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Aniston.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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Despite Fox’s renown for torching opportunities, Rossiter and Fox worked hard to get labels’ attention in the ’90s, to no avail.—
Nate Rogers,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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Hoping to capitalize on its renown, Vivienne Westwood staged its first bridal fashion show as part of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week on Thursday.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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