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as in stars
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 fames
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 celebrities
Joining them this time around is a succession of celebrities making chic cameos — some significant, some all too brief.
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
But there is plenty of action happening on the Met Gala red carpet—where celebrities make bold fashion statements, sometimes wildly interpreting that year’s dress code and other times bringing along a prop.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
The restaurant has served presidents, celebrities and generations of locals, all drawn by its straightforward, no-frills approach to Kansas City barbecue.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Bowery Hotel Technically a hotel, but the cocktail bar Gemma has become a magnet for celebrities passing through the Lower East Side — both as guests and as drop-ins.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 May 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
The backstory Originally built during New York City’s Roaring ‘20s in 1926, the Surrey is a historic Art Deco gem that was once a residential hotel frequented by celebrities like JFK, Bette Davis, and Claudette Colbert.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Still, celebrities have to grapple with the reputational risks of leaning into a technology that garners widespread public distrust.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
The Gala brings together icons, leaders, change-makers, and celebrities from across industries and nations for one lively evening of meaningful dialogue and celebration.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 24 Apr. 2026
Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
But there is plenty of action happening on the Met Gala red carpet—where celebrities make bold fashion statements, sometimes wildly interpreting that year’s dress code and other times bringing along a prop.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
The restaurant has served presidents, celebrities and generations of locals, all drawn by its straightforward, no-frills approach to Kansas City barbecue.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Bowery Hotel Technically a hotel, but the cocktail bar Gemma has become a magnet for celebrities passing through the Lower East Side — both as guests and as drop-ins.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 May 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
The backstory Originally built during New York City’s Roaring ‘20s in 1926, the Surrey is a historic Art Deco gem that was once a residential hotel frequented by celebrities like JFK, Bette Davis, and Claudette Colbert.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Still, celebrities have to grapple with the reputational risks of leaning into a technology that garners widespread public distrust.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
The Gala brings together icons, leaders, change-makers, and celebrities from across industries and nations for one lively evening of meaningful dialogue and celebration.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrities
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Meanwhile, the Vega system has scant evidence for any planets at all, leading many to suspect that the conventional planet formation story doesn’t work for rapidly rotating stars.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Met also provides a dramatic backdrop for rising style stars to break out.—
Erika Harwood,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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Suddenly, sparks and fames violently erupted, scorching nearby seats and sending smoke billowing.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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Chicagoans first fell in love with the Italian comfort food in small late-night eateries that flourished thanks to the long hours, outgoing personalities and deft dough-throwing hands of their mom-and-pop owners.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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New York’s gritty downtown scene was exploding, high-camp drag queens and nightclub personalities like Kevin Aviance and Lady Bunny were becoming icons, and house and ballroom music were filtering into the mainstream.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The large monetary figures Ingoglia unveiled during each news conference came from analyses conducted by the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency team, or DOGE, which had requested budget information from and visited many municipalities across the state.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Since then, many celebs have worn The Gap or GapStudio on major red carpets.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Historically, celebs turned up in reserved and muted evening-wear, but as more eyes have tuned into the red carpet, the fashions have become grander, bolder, and even downright iconic.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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People can be skeptical when screen stars parachute into plays around Tony season to burnish their reputations.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The dress code rewards craft and concept — both of which the group’s stylists have built reputations on.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other dignitaries were also at the ceremony, which comes ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The truth in this story seems to be elusive and unknowable, and this circles back to your earlier question about what kind of assumptions are made about people with names like Saïd or Tamerlan.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The sandwiches derive their names from the city’s streets.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Celebrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrities. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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