celebrities

NOUN

dignitary

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 celeb famous person major leaguer the cheese

Antonyms

STRONGEST

commoner

STRONG

nobody nonentity unknown

WEAK

obscurity

NOUN

fame, notoriety

Synonyms

STRONGEST

popularity stardom

STRONG

distinction eminence glory honor notability preeminence prestige prominence renown reputation repute

WEAK

éclat

Antonyms

STRONG

ill repute lowliness unimportance

WEAK

nobody obscurity

Example Sentences

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The controversy has also spread to the entertainment industry, with some celebrities facing criticism for being seen holding Starbucks coffee.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Known for its upscale, trendy products and high prices, Erewhon has grown into a tourist destination in Los Angeles and a hot spot for celebrities and influencers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Its buzzy 1980s origins featured endorsements from celebrities including Paula Abdul, Whitney Houston and Demi Moore.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Frequently described as a guru, Chopra has served as a spiritual adviser to some of the biggest celebrities in the world, including Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

All around them, the image of the Domino King grinned out of shiny, scribbled-on photographs with various celebrities and back-in-the-day civil rights leaders.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older