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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
Gadd’s celebrity status exploded following the series launch, with his social media following multiplying exponentially from its modest pre-release numbers.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
The series takes a group of celebrities to the Bahamas – the shark capital of the world – and tasks them with diving with a different species of shark, with the breeds getting bigger and more dangerous each time.
—Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Also an elite golfer, Pavelski had an opportunity to kiss a trophy on Sunday, when he was presented with a crystal chalice after a walk-off eagle gave him first place at the 2025 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
In Venice, Bezos and celebrity friends were insulated from local resentment by their wealth and security.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
The series takes a group of celebrities to the Bahamas – the shark capital of the world – and tasks them with diving with a different species of shark, with the breeds getting bigger and more dangerous each time.
—Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Also an elite golfer, Pavelski had an opportunity to kiss a trophy on Sunday, when he was presented with a crystal chalice after a walk-off eagle gave him first place at the 2025 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
In Venice, Bezos and celebrity friends were insulated from local resentment by their wealth and security.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrity
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Afterward, see a star dedication and live performances by Mr. Southern Soul Bigg Robb & Friends, Regina Belle and Dottie Peoples.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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But, the star of the show is a first-of-its-kind Alumni Home Run Derby following the Brewers/Marlins matchup.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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While most of the sequel's cast are single, both Prinze Jr. and Hewitt have proven that Hollywood fame doesn't have to get in the way of finding true love.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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This wealthy municipality west of Lisbon was a turn-of-the-century haunt for aristocrats in search of its therapeutic thermal waters, before finding wartime fame in the 1940s as a den of espionage on both sides thanks to Portugal’s neutrality.—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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In the initial study of over 1,200 single adults, MacDonald and his team were able to associate these different motivations with a host of personality traits: Intrinsic motivation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Keys also stars in a campaign spot alongside popular TikTok personalities Noah Beck, Cyrus Veyssi and Dr. Muneeb Shah.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Lou Thesz, who began his career in the 1930s, played a pioneering role in professional wrestling gaining notoriety.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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At his brother’s funeral at San Jose Municipal Rose Garden on May 3, 2004, Richard Tillman gained notoriety with a profane and hostile eulogy for his brother.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
22 July 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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More celeb hair news: Now, watch Reneé Rapp get ready for her night: Follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
8 July 2025
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However, successful alums highlight the sustainable renown that could be mirrored in the program's future.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Later European aristocrats came to holiday; in the 1920s, Elizabeth von Arnim’s best-selling novel, Enchanted April, gave the burgeoning resort a widespread renown.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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