Synonyms of celebrity

celebrity

noun

sə-ˈle-brə-tē 

1

as in star

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about

celebrities from sports and entertainment attended the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games

Synonyms & Similar Words

• star
• personality
• celeb
• superstar
• dignitary
• name
• hero
• notable
• notoriety
• somebody
• megastar
• personage
• VIP
• luminary
• icon
• cause célèbre
• light
• notability
• standout
• figure
• idol
• favorite
• heartthrob
• worthy
• eminence
• magnate
• demigod
• monument
• immortal
• pillar
• mogul
• baron
• bigwig
• nabob
• kahuna
• panjandrum
• big shot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nobody
• has-been
• lightweight
• mediocrity
• noncelebrity

2

as in fame

the fact or state of being known to the public

an actor who reportedly feels very uncomfortable with his celebrity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fame
• notoriety
• renown
• reputation
• popularity
• repute
• name
• character
• reputability
• praise
• status
• stature
• honor
• infamy
• prestige
• prominence
• stardom
• recognition
• position
• cachet
• greatness
• rank
• acclaim
• eminence
• accolade
• distinction
• adoration
• idolization
• standing
• glory
• report
• superstardom
• visibility
• illustriousness
• homage
• acknowledgment
• place
• megastardom
• preeminence
• kudos
• laurels
• mark
• note

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• oblivion
• obscurity
• anonymity
• shame
• disgrace
• ignominy
• opprobrium
• dishonor
• disrepute
• odium
• invisibility
• obscureness
• unpopularity
• inconspicuousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of celebrity

The group said the channel no longer draws from the wider pool of 800-plus comedians and instead rotates a narrower roster of comics each month, with more than 75 percent of plays going to the top 50 artists and bigger celebrity acts. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

By the 2010s, celebrities like Tina Fey, Betty White, Amy Schumer, and Carrie Fisher were recording their memoirs in full (and earning Grammy nominations for their efforts). — Brian Raftery, Vanity Fair, 6 Oct. 2026

Russell Brand arrived in a London court for a pre-trial hearing earlier this morning as one of the nation’s most high-profile celebrity trials gets ready to begin. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

However, these Dodgers are global celebrities in a way that would not be possible without modern technology and, of course, Ohtani. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026