Definitions

celeb

[suh-leb] / səˈlɛb /

ADJECTIVE

eminent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

big-name distinguished esteemed famed high-ranking illustrious noted outstanding preeminent prominent renowned well-known

WEAK

VIP august big-gun big-league big-time celebrated celebrious conspicuous dominant elevated exalted grand great high leonine lionlike lofty name noble notable noteworthy of note page-oner paramount prestigious redoubted star superior superstar

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common inconspicuous inferior insignificant obscure ordinary unimportant unknown unremarkable

WEAK

disrespected undistinguished unnotable

ADJECTIVE

illustrious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distinguished eminent esteemed exalted famed glorious lofty noble outstanding remarkable renowned splendid well-known

WEAK

big-league big-name brilliant celebrated great heavy monster name notable noted resplendent signal star sublime superstar

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad humble inferior insignificant ordinary poor regular unimportant unknown unremarkable usual

WEAK

infamous lowly

ADJECTIVE

noted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaimed distinguished esteemed illustrious leading notable notorious prominent recognized renowned well-known

STRONG

celebrated name star

WEAK

conspicuous of note popular redoubted somebody

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common insignificant obscure ordinary unimportant unknown unremarkable

ADJECTIVE

well-known

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaimed eminent illustrious important infamous known leading notable noted notorious outstanding popular prominent recognized renowned reputable

WEAK

VIP WK big big-name big-shot celebrated common conspicuous in the limelight in the public eye large name public somebody splashy star superstar widely known

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inconspicuous inferior insignificant obscure ordinary unimportant unknown unnoticeable unremarkable

WEAK

unfamiliar

NOUN

celebrity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

figure hero luminary personage personality someone star superstar

STRONG

VIP ace bigwig cynosure heavyweight hotshot immortal lion magnate mahatma name notable somebody worthy

WEAK

big cheese big deal big gun big name big shot big stuff famous person major leaguer the cheese

Antonyms

STRONGEST

commoner

STRONG

nobody nonentity unknown

WEAK

obscurity

NOUN

luminary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

celebrity dignitary notable personage superstar

STRONG

VIP eminence leader lion name notability personality somebody star worthy

WEAK

big name

Antonyms

STRONG

nobody

NOUN

name

Synonyms

STRONGEST

personality star

STRONG

entertainer headliner hero lion luminary notability notable somebody superstar

WEAK

big name

Antonyms

WEAK

unknown

NOUN

personage/personality

Synonyms

WEAK

VIP big shot bigwig brass chief cynosure dignitary distinguished person eminence face hot shot individual luminary monster name public figure somebody star superstar top dog worthy

Antonyms

WEAK

lowlife

Example Sentences

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Celebrities and public figures released 290 new memoirs in 2025, down nearly 160 from 2023’s Peak Celeb Memoir era, according to Goodreads.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Meanwhile, Hancock's appearance on I'm a Celeb last year caused a public outcry.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2023

Mr Hancock will appear on the show, which was filmed before his I'm A Celeb appearance, alongside 15 other recruits including singer Gareth Gates, Olympian 400m runner Perri Shakes-Drayton and former England footballer Jermaine Pennant.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2023

Scott, who also owns a coffee shop in Manchester, received the majority of the 12 million votes cast in the I'm a Celeb final, co-presenter Declan Donnelly revealed after the result was announced.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2022

The West Suffolk MP is not the first politician to give reality TV a go - but his decision to join the I'm A Celeb cast is one of the most controversial.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2022

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