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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 tabloid TMZ, known for its coverage of celebrities, recently opened an office in Washington DC to cover politics.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“Typically, celebrities can’t wait to go backstage and wait the show out,” said Cohen, whose imprint is publishing Yang and Rogers’s book.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Earlier in his career, in 2015, he was among the celebrities caught up in the fallout from a controversial comedy roast that sparked police complaints and a wider debate about obscenity and free speech.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

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

It was judged by the same Hollywood celebrities who judge TV dancing shows.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein