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celebrity

[suh-leb-ri-tee] / səˈlɛb rɪ ti /
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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On X and TikTok, TMZ’s sightings of lawmakers across the country receive several times more engagement than interviews with lawmakers or even their celebrity posts.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The thrice-married realtor and former television celebrity was raised Presbyterian and rarely attended religious services.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

TMZ is turning its celebrity lens on Congress, tracking lawmakers on recess as a nearly six-week Department of Homeland Security shutdown drags on.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

More recently, celebrity drag artist Bob the Drag Queen played Zidler in the musical for eight weeks earlier this year.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I guess being on a famous reality TV show kind of makes you a celebrity.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya