celebrities

word · lemma: celebrity

/səˈɫɛbɹɪtiz/
suh-LE-bri-teez
/səlˈɛbɹɪtiz/
suh-LE-bri-teez

Definition

People who are famous, often in entertainment, sports, or media, and recognized by many people.

Usage & Nuances

More common in plural when talking about famous people as a group. Often used in entertainment and media contexts. Be specific when using; 'celebrities' usually refers to people in public spotlight, not just anyone well-known locally.

Example Sentences

Did you know some celebrities started out as regular people just like us?

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Magazines talk about the lives of celebrities.

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Many celebrities attended the award ceremony.

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Children often look up to celebrities.

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Some celebrities post every detail of their daily life on social media.

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It's hard for celebrities to keep their private lives secret.

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