celebrity synonyms

celebrity

n.

  1. The quality of being widely known

    fame, renown, notoriety, stardom; see fame 1, honor 1.

  2. 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.

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