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celebrity

[suh-leb-ri-tee] / səˈlɛb rɪ ti /




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Here, “fame” doesn’t merely suggest flashy movie-star celebrity; it’s a status you can attain in any industry, so long as you climb to its upper ranks.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

Oh, that’s right, you have responsibilities other than being a celebrity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

The celebrity gossip blogger became as famous as the stars he covered before social media upended his business model.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Morgan and Quinn took a serious approach to their business, despite the bling and celebrity bluster.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Judy Poovey is now something of a minor celebrity.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Several other celebrities, including Reese Witherspoon, Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson and Megan Thee Stallion have since gotten Frenchies; the breed has ranked number one in America for the last four years.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

When celebrities die young, death itself too often becomes their primary legacy.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Paddy McGuinness, Zoe Ball and Morgan Burtwistle, better known as Angry Ginge, will each appear as guest judges, setting the celebrities bespoke challenges.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Soon after opening a separate office in his native northern England he gave an interview there to Elizabeth Day, a writer, whose podcast "How to Fail" invites celebrities to reflect on mistakes they have made.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

The message had also been delivered on a national stage by celebrities such as Bill Cosby and Sidney Poitier.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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