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celebrity

/səˈlɛb.ɹɪ.ɾi/noun4 syllables

Celebrity means: the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed.

Synonyms for celebrity12

noun, as in the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

fame, renown

noun, as in a widely known person

famous person

also used for celebrity

big name, distinction, eminence, star, celeb, sleb, luminary, notable, media darling

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What does celebrity mean?2

noun

1

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

2

a widely known person“he was a baseball celebrity”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Celebrity in a sentence

  • On encountering the celebrity, the fans asked for his autograph.mailohilohi
  • If you saw a celebrity, what would you ask them?carlosalberto
  • On encountering the celebrity, they asked for his autograph.unknown
  • I met my favorite celebrity, and found him to be morally bankrupt.seeker
  • Outing closeted, gay celebrities is a controversial practice.darinmex
  • A celebrity is a person who is known for his well-knownness.Scott
  • Adriano was star-struck when he met his favorite celebrity.Amastan
  • Actors and sports stars often parlay their celebrity into endorsement deals.darinmex

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Forms of celebrity

as a noun

plural
celebrities