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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There are undeniably "celebrities" at CrimeCon, and that hierarchy extends to victim families, too - Zingman has witnessed it firsthand.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Reformation, the fast-growing womenswear retailer popular among celebrities including Taylor Swift, Meghan Markle and Hailey Bieber, is getting ready to go public as soon as this summer, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Authorities said the journal contained a list of about 46 names, which included celebrities and politicians.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Athletes, celebrities and political leaders joined the celebration.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Like many celebrities today, the Fox sisters broke social norms.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock