as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a trendy restaurant much favored by Tinseltown celebs
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Recent Examples of celeb
Below, revisit six small celeb spaces.
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
In short, the shoe has the perfect mix of celeb and designer approval to stage a comeback, and besides all the fashion factors at play, the silhouette is undeniably comfortable.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Distracted balances its celeb soiree with Southern California’s sinister edge, the malaise and monotony that can make sunny days so alienating.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
The celeb cameos in it are great.
—Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
In short, the shoe has the perfect mix of celeb and designer approval to stage a comeback, and besides all the fashion factors at play, the silhouette is undeniably comfortable.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Distracted balances its celeb soiree with Southern California’s sinister edge, the malaise and monotony that can make sunny days so alienating.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
The celeb cameos in it are great.
—Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celeb
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Rebecca Morin The White House Correspondents Association, a nonprofit member organization of journalists who cover the presidency, hosts an annual dinner each year that brings together members of the press, lawmakers and celebrities.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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And just as celebrity hairstylist SherriAnn Cole recently advised in Vogue, Clarke resisted the common urge to match her brows to her new blonde hair.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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Schneider gave a shout-out to his scouting staff for doing the work to uncover the type of personalities the Seahawks would be acquiring.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Celeb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celeb. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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