celebrity
Americannoun
plural
celebrities-
a famous or well-known person.
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fame; renown.
- Synonyms:
- stardom, eminence, note, distinction
noun
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a famous person
a show-business celebrity
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fame or notoriety
Other Word Forms
- noncelebrity noun
Etymology
Origin of celebrity
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin celebritās multitude, fame, festal celebration, equivalent to celebr- (stem of celeber ) often repeated, famous + -itās -ity
Example Sentences
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France's far-right presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella is in a relationship with Italian socialite Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, according to celebrity magazine Paris Match.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
But I did work out four days a week with a celebrity trainer, text every gram I consumed to a nutritionist and got hair transplant surgery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
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
The principal may be in charge, but ReelTok is a celebrity.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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