celebrity
noun
ce·leb·ri·ty
sə-ˈle-brə-tē 
plural celebrities
1
: the state of being celebrated : fame
The actress lived a life of celebrity.
2
: a famous or celebrated person
Many celebrities attended the awards ceremony.
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The actress lived a life of celebrity.
There were many celebrities at the party.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Channel 4 is piloting a celebrity prank show on linear that emerged via its YouTube channel.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
Taylor Swift has filled a blank space in a way no other celebrity has for the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Moments like these illustrate how celebrity endorsements, particularly from those with broad and diverse fan bases, can accelerate K-beauty’s global adoption while encouraging Korean brands to meet the inclusive demands of international markets.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celebrity. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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celebrity
noun
ce·leb·ri·ty
sə-ˈleb-rət-ē
plural celebrities
1
: the state of being celebrated : fame
his short-lived celebrity
2
: a famous or celebrated person
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