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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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The pop star, 31, has released his seventh studio album, Swag, his first since 2021's Justice, with the album arriving on the heels of Bieber's hyperactivity on social media and divorce rumors surrounding him and his wife, Hailey Bieber.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Unlike with Batman, which has lured major stars, the directors and producers of Superman movies have generally cast young, strapping unknowns, a certain blankness as the baseline for both Kal-El and Clark Kent.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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That includes the pitfalls of fame as speculation swirls around a personal life he’s always kept extremely close to the vest.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Ray Bourque rose to fame as one of the most dominant defensemen in NHL history, setting league records throughout a 21-season career that garnered a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Renegade Paws Rescue's honest assessment of Igor's personality garnered the attention of thousands of animal lovers, who shared the post over 35,000 times.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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As for the new cast members, Vergara is a media personality, actor and real estate professional whose career spans television, entertainment journalism and luxury real estate.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Tennessee's business community has long enjoyed notoriety as an investor's paradise, particularly for tourism, entertainment and housing projects.—
Sandy Mazza,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Instead, the two lawyers achieved notoriety in 2023 when the judge in the case fined the pair $5,000 for citing six fictitious cases, invented by artificial intelligence software, in a brief to the court.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
10 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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Starting as a coach and schoolteacher with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in U.S. history doesn’t seem like the beginnings of a watchmaker of worldwide renown.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
2 July 2025
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The show ultimately highlighted Ballerini, 31, 16 years into rising Nashville renown, bravely emboldened.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrity. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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