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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But the celeb is AI generated by fraudsters.
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
It’s everything you want in a celeb memoir: wild dishy reveals, beautiful vulnerability and a riveting tale of Hollywood and love that will make you feel like you’re re-living a piece of the ‘90s.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2025
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
The celebs have, in most cases, flown out for elaborate citizenship ceremonies and tours of local beauty spots, all of which have been captured for glossy social media content.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 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
Follow along to see photos of the stars, hear from the winners and find out which celebs host Nikki Glaser roasted this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2026
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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