Synonyms for celebrity

noun

The quality of being widely known
fame, renown, notoriety, stardom; see fame 1, honor 1.
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.

See celebrity in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Synonyms

celebrity hero luminary name notable personage

These nouns refer to a widely known person: a social celebrity; the heroes of science; a theatrical luminary; a big name in sports; a notable of the concert stage; a personage in the field of philosophy.

See celebrity in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II

noun

A famous person:
hero, lion, luminary, name, notable, personage, personality. (Informal) big name. See knowledge
Wide recognition for one's deeds:
fame, famousness, notoriety, popularity, renown, reputation, repute. See knowledge

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