famous person
Example Sentences
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“He’s by far the most famous person that ever came out of Central,” said Al Cumbie, 74, the town’s former mayor and manager of the local funeral home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
But some would argue it creates a parasocial dynamic where people feel like they have a relationship with a famous person they do not know.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
The effect of clipping is context collapse maximized to further a hasty impression of a vaguely famous person.
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
Kenan Thompson played local anchor Errol Louis, who he quipped was the “least famous person to be impersonated on ‘SNL.'”
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2025
If a famous person did that, it would probably be really popular and sell for a fortune.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
