Synonyms for
Paparazzi
Definition
Paparazzi refers to photographers who follow celebrities to take their pictures and sell them to newspapers or websites for money.
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Common collocations
- paparazzi photos
- paparazzi swarm
- paparazzi chase
- paparazzi tactics
- paparazzi frenzy
- paparazzi culture
- paparazzi shot
Word family
noun paparazzo
Usage note
Paparazzi is the plural form of paparazzo. While often used informally, it refers to freelance photographers who aggressively pursue celebrities for candid shots. The term carries a negative connotation.
Example sentences
- The paparazzi followed the singer everywhere she went.
- The paparazzi took a lot of pictures of the actor at the movie premiere.
- The paparazzi were waiting outside the hotel to take a picture of the royal couple.
- The paparazzi can be very aggressive when they're trying to get a shot.
- The paparazzi made the celebrity feel uncomfortable with their constant attention.
Quotes
The paparazzi are the worst part of fame. They invade your privacy and it's really unpleasant. - Jessica Brown Findlay
Paparazzi are really scary. They're all insane. - Emma Watson
I don't want to be famous for being famous. I want to be famous for my work. Not for paparazzi shots of me in a bikini. - Emily Ratajkowski
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