celebrities

NOUN

dignitary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

figure hero luminary personage personality someone star superstar

STRONG

VIP ace bigwig cynosure heavyweight hotshot immortal lion magnate mahatma name notable somebody worthy

WEAK

big cheese big deal big gun big name big shot big stuff celeb famous person major leaguer the cheese

Antonyms

STRONGEST

commoner

STRONG

nobody nonentity unknown

WEAK

obscurity

NOUN

fame, notoriety

Synonyms

STRONGEST

popularity stardom

STRONG

distinction eminence glory honor notability preeminence prestige prominence renown reputation repute

WEAK

éclat

Antonyms

STRONG

ill repute lowliness unimportance

WEAK

nobody obscurity

Example Sentences

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Frequently described as a guru, Chopra has served as a spiritual adviser to some of the biggest celebrities in the world, including Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Some people I went to Crossroads with are now well-known celebrities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Just like all the celebrities, they go to the SAG Awards, whatever, and they have these beautiful editorial shots before they even hit the red carpet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

For other celebrities, including Jonna Lumley, Bill Bailey and Sir Brian May, they found there's gnome business like show business.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The club also had a custom of sending robed members to kidnap visiting celebrities and steal them away in a black coach with covered windows, all without saying a word.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson