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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The actress lived a life of celebrity.
There were many celebrities at the party.
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Jessica Gillin, celebrity senior hairstylist at Jenna Perry Hair Studio (whose clients also include Kaia Gerber, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid) was able to bring Ratajkowski’s hair back to a wearable everyday look.
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—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
O’Donnell has since moved to Ireland, joining a growing number of celebrities who have moved internationally since President Donald Trump’s historic win.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celebrity. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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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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