CELEBRITIES Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

celebrities

noun

plural of celebrity

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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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 Catering to VICs and celebrities, Lepire says that her clients are often planning for rarefied parties, and come to Timeless Vixen to source vintage couture pieces that will elevate their look. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 She was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2010 and was among the first celebrities honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026 The celebrities sucked up a lot of air, and so the show leaned in, switching to all-celebrity casts. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026 As certain business figures become as talked about as celebrities, Wall Street yuksters like Partridge are surging on social media. — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026 Would any celebrities feel comfortable voting Queen Camilla off? — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 Dark glamour took over the red carpet in 2024 and continues to do so, with a bevy of celebrities from Lady Gaga to Zoe Saldaña embracing black lace and Victorian-style cue construction. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 The platform allows celebrities and other public figures to share exclusive content directly with paying subscribers. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Jean-Pierre took photos of celebrities arriving in flamboyant velvet suits, matching fur coats, towering hats, and golden platform shoes that screamed confidence and pride. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Wolf-Rayet Stars Even the tiniest of stars is humbling on a human scale.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
At a rally in Corpus Christi, staff verified guests by sticking gold stars on them—a callback of sorts to Talarico’s days as a public-school educator.

— Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The teams combined for just 51 points after halftime, a much better fit for their defensive reputations.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
The two younger actors might not have those lengthy careers but their talent easily justifies their growing reputations (Keery from Stranger Things, Rabe from, among other credits, American Horror Story and a fine roster of stage performances).

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The cost figures draw on the Family Budget Calculator developed by the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute from federal data on rents, food costs and consumer spending, with The Post’s own health care estimates.

— Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Another star turn goes to Mary Ellen Pleasant, who was arguably America’s first Black millionaire and inarguably one of the most canny and chameleonlike figures this country has ever produced.

— Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

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But in reviewing state contracts for the facility and campaign contributions made to Uthmeier and the political committee behind him, familiar names cropped up, and one $250,000 check stood out — and not just for its sheer size.

— Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Three prominent names in contemporary Christian music join forces for a holiday concert, bringing together decades of Christmas music and familiar favorites.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026

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Because, like me, celebs have been skipping traditional bold lipstick for glossy finishes or blotted, barely-there stains.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026
Even celebs are taking a subtler approach to the shoe, like Dakota Johnson’s simple high vamp flats or Julia Roberts’ soft Sneakerinas.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Yarbrough, who died at age 76 on Saturday, would be stationed at the table throughout the GHSA playoffs, sometimes welcoming guests and dignitaries and otherwise answering questions and solving problems.

— Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Since King Charles’ accession to the throne in 2022, Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, have regularly taken on the role of welcoming visiting foreign dignitaries.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

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