celebs

noun

plural of celeb
as in celebrities
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 celebs Even celebs are taking a subtler approach to the shoe, like Dakota Johnson’s simple high vamp flats or Julia Roberts’ soft Sneakerinas. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 These celebs carried in coordinated looks, bringing moral support, affection, and love to the annual fashion event, reminding us that connection is just as important as creativity. — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026 Since then, many celebs have worn The Gap or GapStudio on major red carpets. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026 That said, few celebs have established their scent as part of their social DNA the way RiRi has. — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Mar. 2026 Some celebs are planning a bit of counter-programming. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 Lately, celebs have been ditching heels and dresses for more relaxed red carpet attire, and Meghan Markle’s 2026 Sundance Film Festival outfit is no different. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026 Recently, celebs have been favoring thin-heeled, ankle-hugging stilettos from labels such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, and Gianvito Rossi, or newer brands like Amina Muaddi or Femme LA. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
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  1. celebrities
  2. stars
  3. personalities
Noun
  • For all of this and more, multi-generational families, married couples celebrating milestone anniversaries, and celebrities looking for privacy and discretion flock here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Chaos unfolds as 24 celebrities head to a lakeside cabin to compete in a lineup of bonkers challenges.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • The report singles out Japan, women’s competitions and homegrown stars as the areas most likely to draw competing bids.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Eight years after Crazy Rich Asians made history as the first film by a major Hollywood studio to feature an all-Asian cast, the movie’s stars are reprising their roles for a series heading to HBO.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of stars
Noun
  • The film comes amidst an onslaught of new movies, both narrative and documentary, centered on tech personalities.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
  • How much of your actual personalities is in these characters?
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of personalities

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“Celebs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebs. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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