CELEB Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

celeb

noun

sə-ˈleb

Definition of celeb

as in celebrity

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about a trendy restaurant much favored by Tinseltown celebs

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Recent Examples of celeb Yes, instantly — season 52 has started, and the celeb casting crutch is in full effect. — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026 And Bright isn’t the only celeb who has recently felt the urge to dye her hair darker—Hailey Bieber and Dakota Johnson are also team dark-chocolate hair. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026 The Challenge Martin — whose celeb clientele includes Andie MacDowell, Frances Fisher and Sharon Osbourne — has over 1 million followers across Instagram and TikTok. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026 These celeb-sightings have offered a peek into which fall trends will define the season, from barn jackets to big bags. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for celeb

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Noun

Florence Pugh, Mariska Hargitay, Hudson Williams, Josh Gad and more celebrities have used their platforms to condemn the case in recent weeks.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Embassies, banks, and big-name retailers share the neighborhood with this member of The Leading Hotels of the World, whose guest list includes big celebrities and diplomats.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

And the pop star has been collecting some major co-signs along the way.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
In his first role following his military service, Song Kang (Sweet Home) stars as Kang Pi-o, the perfectionist grandson of a renowned maestro whose mother pushes him to be the very best.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Even when Monét isn’t being quite as playful as on past releases, her personality sparkles brighter than her esteemed guests.

— Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
The hotel’s personality is spelled out by the stores in the mall it’s connected to—all upscale, all chic.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of personality

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