celebrity
noun
ce·leb·ri·ty
sə-ˈle-brə-tē 
plural celebrities
1
: the state of being celebrated : fame
The actress lived a life of celebrity.
2
: a famous or celebrated person
Many celebrities attended the awards ceremony.
Examples of celebrity in a Sentence
The actress lived a life of celebrity.
There were many celebrities at the party.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
From cheeky shots of celebrities like Jane Fonda and Arnold Schwarzenegger to extravagant, sensual portfolios of America’s Olympic squads, the magazine’s pantheon of photographers have helped to define the genre of sports portraiture.
—Erika Harwood, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Lastly, as part of the tranche of Epstein files released by the DOJ, Jackson was named as being part of Epstein’s contact list — along with other celebrities like Mick Jagger, Alec Baldwin and Bill Clinton.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celebrity. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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celebrity
noun
ce·leb·ri·ty
sə-ˈleb-rət-ē
plural celebrities
1
: the state of being celebrated : fame
his short-lived celebrity
2
: a famous or celebrated person
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