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.
Synonyms
Examples of celebrity in a Sentence
The actress lived a life of celebrity.
There were many celebrities at the party.
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Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 29 Apr. 2024
Directors, poets, actors, composers and other celebrities, with whom Kaige has had close friendships and working relationships, appeared on stage.
—Partner Content, Variety, 29 Apr. 2024
The marketing events that happen outside of the festival grounds promote everything from liquor, clothing, cars and more to the festival-goers, celebrities and influencers at hand.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024
At the same time, Gen Z adults are increasingly skeptical about capitalism but influenced by celebrity, which creates an opportunity for business to shift the narrative.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2024
Line up early to see the patriotic floats and fife and drum corps go by — and keep your eyes peeled for politicians and other celebrity guests.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2024
Actually most of your favorite celebrity cars fall into neither category, and most fall into the category of cars for car enthusiasts.
—Logan Carter / Jalopnik, Quartz, 28 Apr. 2024
Which were your favorite celebrity looks this week?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2024
In front of the camera, fashion and film have been cozy for decades, trading on celebrities’ fame for advertising campaigns and costuming deals.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2024
Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 29 Apr. 2024
Directors, poets, actors, composers and other celebrities, with whom Kaige has had close friendships and working relationships, appeared on stage.
—Partner Content, Variety, 29 Apr. 2024
The marketing events that happen outside of the festival grounds promote everything from liquor, clothing, cars and more to the festival-goers, celebrities and influencers at hand.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024
At the same time, Gen Z adults are increasingly skeptical about capitalism but influenced by celebrity, which creates an opportunity for business to shift the narrative.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2024
Line up early to see the patriotic floats and fife and drum corps go by — and keep your eyes peeled for politicians and other celebrity guests.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2024
Actually most of your favorite celebrity cars fall into neither category, and most fall into the category of cars for car enthusiasts.
—Logan Carter / Jalopnik, Quartz, 28 Apr. 2024
Which were your favorite celebrity looks this week?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2024
In front of the camera, fashion and film have been cozy for decades, trading on celebrities’ fame for advertising campaigns and costuming deals.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2024
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celebrity. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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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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