celebrity
noun
ce·leb·ri·ty
sə-ˈle-brə-tē 
plural celebrities
1
: the state of being celebrated : fame
The actress lived a life of celebrity.
2
: a famous or celebrated person
Many celebrities attended the awards ceremony.
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Examples of celebrity in a Sentence
The actress lived a life of celebrity.
There were many celebrities at the party.
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Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 29 Apr. 2024
Directors, poets, actors, composers and other celebrities, with whom Kaige has had close friendships and working relationships, appeared on stage.
—Partner Content, Variety, 29 Apr. 2024
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celebrity. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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celebrity
noun
ce·leb·ri·ty
sə-ˈleb-rət-ē
plural celebrities
1
: the state of being celebrated : fame
his short-lived celebrity
2
: a famous or celebrated person
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