celebritynoun
uk/səˈleb.rə.ti/us/səˈleb.rə.t̬i/B1 [ C ] someone who is famous, especially in the entertainment business
[ U ] the state of being famous
Examples
- Being recognized in the street is part and parcel of being a celebrity.
- The success of her book has given her unexpected celebrity status.
- The celebrity guests turned up dressed in sumptuous evening gowns.
- She loves to read about the lives of celebrities.
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Famous people
- Archimedes
- Aristotle
- big name
- Caesar
- centre
- great
- icon
- immortal
- Julius Caesar
- luminary
- megastar
- movie star
- name
- personality
- public figure
- rising star
- Socrates
- star
- superstar
- VIP
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