celeb
Americannoun
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celebs
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of celeb
First recorded in 1910–15; by shortening
Example Sentences
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Jackie and longtime mate Shadow rose to celeb status through a livestream of their nest that draws thousands of viewers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The scam: "This investment opportunity won't last for long," says a celeb, promising rapid and generous returns.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Engagement numbers on accounts providing celeb news updates are huge - with posts attracting thousands or even millions of views, likes and comments.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
Sure, you might have a passing curiosity about the candidate some celeb is voting for.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2024
In this case, they are mere prototype, a grand curiosity being worn by another local celeb, Philip Rosedale, the founder of Second Life.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
"As she told one customer in 2020, 'I'm really select with people,' and 'it's a very VIP circle of celebs.'"
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
Instead, it is a testament to his survival, particularly in a city that views its lower-tier celebs as more wood for the chipper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2026
Other celebs got off relatively easy, like Chalamet, the waifish “Marty Supreme” star, who Glaser called “the first actor in history to have to put on muscle for a movie about ping pong.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026
After a nail-biting finish, the celebs managed to complete the task, earning Claudia's praise, including a surprising accolade.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025
Others said Mo's come-up was throwing those crazy parties that hood celebs and wannabes paid bank to get into.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
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