Synonyms for
Celebrities
Definition
Celebrities are famous people who are well-known for their talent, wealth, or achievements.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- famous celebrities
- Hollywood celebrities
- local celebrities
- celebrities endorse
- celebrities attend
- celebrities live
- celebrities earn
Word family
noun celebrity
adjective celebrated
Usage note
While 'celebrity' can refer to fame itself, it most commonly refers to a famous person. It generally carries a positive or neutral connotation, but can sometimes imply superficiality.
Example sentences
- The celebrities attended the movie premiere.
- She is a celebrity chef on television.
- The paparazzi followed the celebrities as they left the restaurant.
- The concert was filled with excited fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the celebrities.
- The celebrities donated money to the charity event.
Quotes
Celebrities are people who work hard and deserve every bit of attention they get. - Drew Barrymore
I think celebrities have an obligation to the public to not just sing or act. - Mariah Carey
Celebrities are like animals in a zoo. Except they're allowed to roam free. - Chelsea Handler
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