CELEBS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

celebs

noun

plural of celeb

as in celebrities

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about a trendy restaurant much favored by Tinseltown celebs

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Recent Examples of celebs Because, like me, celebs have been skipping traditional bold lipstick for glossy finishes or blotted, barely-there stains. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026 Even celebs are taking a subtler approach to the shoe, like Dakota Johnson’s simple high vamp flats or Julia Roberts’ soft Sneakerinas. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 These celebs carried in coordinated looks, bringing moral support, affection, and love to the annual fashion event, reminding us that connection is just as important as creativity. — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026 Since then, many celebs have worn The Gap or GapStudio on major red carpets. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026 Some celebs are planning a bit of counter-programming. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 Lately, celebs have been ditching heels and dresses for more relaxed red carpet attire, and Meghan Markle’s 2026 Sundance Film Festival outfit is no different. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026 Recently, celebs have been favoring thin-heeled, ankle-hugging stilettos from labels such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, and Gianvito Rossi, or newer brands like Amina Muaddi or Femme LA. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Below, scroll on for all of the celebrities who showed up for the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show red carpet.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Fellow celebrities on this season include Bella Ramsey, Miranda Hart, Michael Sheen, Sebastian Croft, James Blunt, Ross Kemp, Jerry Hall, Myha’la, Joe Lycett, Sharon Rooney and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrities

Noun

Creators Drop The Pranks And Get Serious MIPCOM was a conduit for the developing creator economy this year, with the focus switching to those YouTube and digital stars who are actually building businesses.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
For stellar scientists, the colors of stars have always been indicative of their temperatures.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of stars

Noun

The story is told from the perspective of infant twins with divergent personalities—Rose is unguardedly buoyant, whereas Marigold is watchful and introspective.

— Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
But there is so much more to these characters than their surface personalities.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

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