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   celebrity

   /sɪˈlɛbrɪti/

   noun

   • 1. a famous person, especially in entertainment or sport: "he became a sporting celebrity" Similar famous personVIPvery important personpersonalitynamebig namefamous namehousehold namestarsuperstarcelebutanteleading lightgiantgreatmastergurudignitaryluminaryworthygrandeelionpublic figurepillar of societynotablenotabilitypersonagepanjandruminformal:heavyweightcelebsomebodysomeonebigwigbiggiebig shotbig noisebig gunbig cheesebig chiefnoblady mucklord mucktop brasshonchohead honchotop dogmogulsupremomegastarheavyfat catbig wheelbig kahunakahunatop bananabig enchiladamacherhigh muckamuckhigh muckety-muckOpposite nonentity
   • ▪ the state of being well known: "his prestige and celebrity grew" Similar fameprominencerenowneminencepre-eminenceimportancestardompopularitydistinctiongreatnessnotenotabilityprestigestaturestandingpositionrankreputereputationillustriousnessgloryacclaiminfluenceaccountconsequencevisibilityOpposite obscurity

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘solemn ceremony’): from Old French celebrite or Latin celebritas, from celeber, celebr- ‘frequented or honoured’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCELEBRITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   someone who is famous, especially in the entertainment business. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. someone famous. celebrity The magazine is all about the lives of celebrities. celeb Which celeb recently spent $60,000 on an engagement ring? sleb UK She was last spotted interviewing a minor sleb on the red carpet.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › celebrityCelebrity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CELEBRITY is the state of being celebrated : fame. How to use celebrity in a sentence.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CelebrityCelebrity - Wikipedia

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   Celebrity is a condition of fame and broad public recognition of a person or group as a result of the attention given to them by mass media. The word is also used to refer to people who are famous.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCELEBRITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A celebrity is someone who is famous, especially in areas of entertainment such as films, music, writing, or sport. He signed his first contract with Universal, changed his name and became a celebrity almost overnight. ...a host of celebrities. 2. uncountable noun.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCELEBRITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun. us / səˈleb.rə.t̬i / uk / səˈleb.rə.ti / Add to word list. B1 [ C ] someone who is famous, especially in the entertainment business. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. someone famous. celebrity The magazine is all about the lives of celebrities. celeb Which celeb recently spent $60,000 on an engagement ring?

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › celebrityCELEBRITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Celebrity definition: a famous or well-known person.. See examples of CELEBRITY used in a sentence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › celebritycelebrity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of celebrity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › celebrityCelebrity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   We usually use celebrity now when we talk about entertainment stars, but someone doesn't have to be on the supermarket tabloids to be a celebrity. Celebrity can also be used to mean the state of fame. If you are seeking celebrity, develop a thick skin for nasty rumors.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › celebrityCelebrity - definition of celebrity by The Free Dictionary

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    ce·leb′ri·ty·hood′ n. Synonyms: celebrity, hero, luminary, name, notable, personage. These nouns refer to a widely known person: a social celebrity; the heroes of science; a theatrical luminary; a big name in sports; a notable of the concert stage; a personage in the field of philosophy.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCELEBRITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CELEBRITY definition: a famous person. Learn more.