Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

celebrity

[suh-leb-ri-tee] / səˈlɛb rɪ ti /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

In a world of sanitised celebrity profiles, Kim's portrayal of upheaval and discomfort is unusual.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

The movie has its defenders, plus a growing number of celebrity champions, from Jane Fonda to Mandy Patinkin.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

Occasionally executioners even achieved a kind of celebrity status.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

His late ’90s breakthrough in the triple-hitter lineup of “Halloween: H20,” “The Faculty” and “The Virgin Suicides” catapulted him to international fame practically overnight, cementing his place alongside the era’s Tiger Beat celebrity infatuations.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

Gagarin dreamed of getting back in the game himself, but the Soviet government considered him too valuable as a celebrity to risk on space flight.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

As the theories continued to float around across various sub-meetings, with Hesmondhalgh and Bella Ramsey setting their sights on Myha'la, the celebrities headed out to their next mission.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

This may explain why he has no problem when white men have beards, as seen on his church leader, Doug Wilson, or the many celebrities the defense secretary likes to take photos with.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

Year: 2020 Compiled by: Heather Schwedel Of note: Yes, all 22 celebrities in That Video are ranked.

From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2026

"It took over matcha. That's really something that we Filipinos should be really proud of," she said, referring to the bright green tea powder popularised by Gwyneth Paltrow and other celebrities.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

People just liked Hassan, the way people like fast food and celebrities.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green




Vocabulary lists containing celebrity


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training