celebrity Definition
ce·leb·rity (sə leb′rə tē)
noun
- wide recognition; fame; renown
- pl. -·ties a famous or well-publicized person
Etymology: ME & OFr celebrite < L celebritas, multitude, fame < celeber: see celebrate
celebrity Synonyms
celebrity
n.
The quality of being widely known
A widely known person
notable, luminary, star, magnate, dignitary, worthy, figure, personage, personality, famous person, person of note, name, big name, superstar, idol, somebody, VIP, lion, toast, toast of the town, bigwig*, big gun*, big shot*, celeb*; see also chief 1, hero 1, heroine 1, personage 2.
celebrity Usage Examples
Converse of object
attain: The " fire and thief proof safes " made by them have justly attained a wide celebrity.
Converse of subject
- inhabit: Formerly inhabited frequently by many celebrities including the late Peter Sellers.
- endorse: The calendar is personally endorsed by local celebrity Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, star of BBCâs interior design show Changing Rooms.
Adjective modifier
- a-list: Join the guests that have rubbed shoulders with A-list celebrities at Rainbow Trust's annual Balls.
- minor: He went on the road for six months, a minor celebrity touring the country, meeting mayors, giving exhibitions.
- well-known: His clients include well-known celebrities such as Boy George and large public companies including The Body Shop and British Airways.
- instant: The house lands atop Oz's Wicked Witch of the East, killing her and making Dorothy an instant celebrity.
- favorite: Chairman Moo Chairman Moo casts a satirical udder on the news and makes up stories about your favorite celebrities.
- famous: Are you dreaming about becoming a famous celebrity or movie star?
Modifies a noun
- gossip: Enter your details below Name: Email: The latest celebrity gossip from around the world.
- chef: The original celebrity chef, Mrs Patten has been cooking for nearly 60 years.
- endorsement: Joan 10th worst - April 04 Joan Collin's Bristol & West ads have been voted 10th worst celebrity endorsement.
- guest: There will also be numerous celebrity guests from other work Wendy has appeared in.
- shootout: Whatever your decision-making celebrity shootouts i. Door far away recent years books.
- autograph: Celebrity Autographs and Sports Autographs - From Write Stuff Autographs.
Noun used with modifier
- a-list: Is the UK a bit thin on the ground when it comes to A-list celebrities?
- hollywood: Than blanket the hollywood celebrities and in all three that six months.
- carnival: The remains of and while on has a southwestern carnival celebrity mediterranean cruise cafe costa.
- TV: It has been the era of TV celebrity chefs.
Possessives
bravo: Rarely get to maiden name is forwood have the chance and bravo's celebrity.
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