Celebrity
noun
A famous person, often in entertainment or sports.
The awards ceremony was graced with many celebrities such as actors, singers, and models.
Often appears as...
- television celebrity
- a-list celebrity
noun
Fame or public attention.
He gained celebrity after winning the biggest talent show on television.
Often appears as...
- achieve celebrity
- personal celebrity
noun
A state or condition of being celebrated or admired.
His scientific discoveries brought him celebrity within academic circles.
Often appears as...
- academic celebrity
- political celebrity
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Academic
noun
A famous person, often in entertainment or sports.
The awards ceremony was graced with many celebrities such as actors, singers, and models.
Often appears as...
- television celebrity
- a-list celebrity
noun
Fame or public attention.
He gained celebrity after winning the biggest talent show on television.
Often appears as...
- achieve celebrity
- personal celebrity
noun
A state or condition of being celebrated or admired.
His scientific discoveries brought him celebrity within academic circles.
Often appears as...
- academic celebrity
- political celebrity
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Entertainment Focus
The term often refers to individuals in movies, music, or sports rather than other fields.
Celebrities like movie stars often have large fan followings.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Presence
Celebrities are regularly featured in the media and on social platforms.
Celebrities are always in the spotlight, appearing in magazines and interviews.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Interest
Their personal lives often receive as much attention as their professional achievements.
The wedding of the celebrity couple became a trending topic worldwide.
Pro Tip 1/3Entertainment Focus
The term often refers to individuals in movies, music, or sports rather than other fields.
Celebrities like movie stars often have large fan followings.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Presence
Celebrities are regularly featured in the media and on social platforms.
Celebrities are always in the spotlight, appearing in magazines and interviews.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Interest
Their personal lives often receive as much attention as their professional achievements.
The wedding of the celebrity couple became a trending topic worldwide.
Pro Tip 1/3Entertainment Focus
The term often refers to individuals in movies, music, or sports rather than other fields.
Celebrities like movie stars often have large fan followings.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Presence
Celebrities are regularly featured in the media and on social platforms.
Celebrities are always in the spotlight, appearing in magazines and interviews.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Interest
Their personal lives often receive as much attention as their professional achievements.
The wedding of the celebrity couple became a trending topic worldwide.
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How one teenager...
These players weren't very friendly, they were all quite overpaid and they acted more like celebrities. In middle school, a friend introduced me to a new way to collect writing the players through the mail. In doing so, I would write a letter, send a self-addressed stamped envelope, and send a few baseball cards.
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The Community of Food PIPE...
incredible support of that community and the belief in what we were trying to create at that time, we would not be where we are now. And what's been incredibly rewarding for us is to see these chefs, as their celebrity has grown so too has their commitment to the community
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What is abstract...
And the chaos of this tangled mess seems to defy all control, but it's actually the product of a deliberate, though not pre-planned, process. These characteristics made Pollock into a celebrity, and within art history, they also elevated him to the mythified status
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Alison Jackson: A...
I show a number of photographs and films, but I also make television programs, books and some advertising, all with the same concept. And it's about our fixation with celebrity and celebrity culture, and the importance of the celebrity is born of photography.
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Why are we so attached...
It's as if the buyers believed the objects they'd purchased were somehow imbued with the essence of their former celebrity owners. For similar reasons, many of us are reluctant to part with family heirlooms which help us feel connected to lost loved ones.
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Why being invisible can...
micro celebrity don't we where we're all spending so much time online kind of secretly hoping for more and more likes on every post hoping for evermore followers we're told that to get ahead in business you need to raise your profile or build
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An interview with the...
and so we need to be supported in that way. The other thing that I've learned about leadership is that there's a difference between leadership and celebrities, right? And there's a way in which we've been kind of transformed into celebrities
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The psychology of...
Grandiose narcissism is the most familiar kind, characterized by extroversion, dominance, and attention seeking. Grandiose narcissists pursue attention and power, sometimes as politicians, celebrities, or cultural leaders.
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Mystery of the Romanovs...
was extremely clever in the way he used his family he had four gorgeous daughters he had a beautiful son they were very photogenic I think he used them to sort of boost the very early on celebrity of the ruling family
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Making a Pangolin an...
day-to-day life for this celebrity remains the same the seasons are changing spring rains are on the way
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How one teenager...
These players weren't very friendly, they were all quite overpaid and they acted more like celebrities. In middle school, a friend introduced me to a new way to collect writing the players through the mail. In doing so, I would write a letter, send a self-addressed stamped envelope, and send a few baseball cards.
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The Community of Food PIPE...
incredible support of that community and the belief in what we were trying to create at that time, we would not be where we are now. And what's been incredibly rewarding for us is to see these chefs, as their celebrity has grown so too has their commitment to the community
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What is abstract...
And the chaos of this tangled mess seems to defy all control, but it's actually the product of a deliberate, though not pre-planned, process. These characteristics made Pollock into a celebrity, and within art history, they also elevated him to the mythified status
Video examples
Alison Jackson: A...
I show a number of photographs and films, but I also make television programs, books and some advertising, all with the same concept. And it's about our fixation with celebrity and celebrity culture, and the importance of the celebrity is born of photography.
Video examples
Why are we so attached...
It's as if the buyers believed the objects they'd purchased were somehow imbued with the essence of their former celebrity owners. For similar reasons, many of us are reluctant to part with family heirlooms which help us feel connected to lost loved ones.
Video examples
Why being invisible can...
micro celebrity don't we where we're all spending so much time online kind of secretly hoping for more and more likes on every post hoping for evermore followers we're told that to get ahead in business you need to raise your profile or build
Video examples
An interview with the...
and so we need to be supported in that way. The other thing that I've learned about leadership is that there's a difference between leadership and celebrities, right? And there's a way in which we've been kind of transformed into celebrities
Video examples
The psychology of...
Grandiose narcissism is the most familiar kind, characterized by extroversion, dominance, and attention seeking. Grandiose narcissists pursue attention and power, sometimes as politicians, celebrities, or cultural leaders.
Video examples
Mystery of the Romanovs...
was extremely clever in the way he used his family he had four gorgeous daughters he had a beautiful son they were very photogenic I think he used them to sort of boost the very early on celebrity of the ruling family
Video examples
Making a Pangolin an...
day-to-day life for this celebrity remains the same the seasons are changing spring rains are on the way
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Shakira
Musician
I believe that every single one of us, celebrity or not, has a responsibility to get involved in trying to make a difference in the world. Our generation faces many challenges, some of which were passed on to us by the past generations, but it's up to us to find solutions today so that we don't keep passing our problems on.
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David Beckham
English Footballer
I've never seen myself as a celebrity, but I see it in a positive way, the fact that people are still interested in most parts of my life.
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Jack Nicholson
American Actor
The average celebrity meets, in one year, ten times the amount of people that the average person meets in his entire life.
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Farrah Abraham
American Entertainer
In the Making' reveals the truth about 'being in the limelight' as a young celebrity.
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Virgil Abloh
American Designer
I don't want to be a celebrity designer. I want to keep my personal life out of it.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
I don't like celebrities; I don't hang out with them; I don't relate to that life.
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Q'orianka Kilcher
German Actress
I feel like, as a celebrity, I have a responsibility to tell important stories.
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Koena Mitra
Indian Actress
I want to get married and live a normal life. Not a celebrity life.
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Rose Byrne
Australian Actress
I see myself more as a character actress than a celebrity.
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Michael Douglas
American Actor
Celebrity gets you access to world leaders.
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Shakira
Musician
I believe that every single one of us, celebrity or not, has a responsibility to get involved in trying to make a difference in the world. Our generation faces many challenges, some of which were passed on to us by the past generations, but it's up to us to find solutions today so that we don't keep passing our problems on.
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David Beckham
English Footballer
I've never seen myself as a celebrity, but I see it in a positive way, the fact that people are still interested in most parts of my life.
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Jack Nicholson
American Actor
The average celebrity meets, in one year, ten times the amount of people that the average person meets in his entire life.
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Farrah Abraham
American Entertainer
In the Making' reveals the truth about 'being in the limelight' as a young celebrity.
Quote examples
Virgil Abloh
American Designer
I don't want to be a celebrity designer. I want to keep my personal life out of it.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
I don't like celebrities; I don't hang out with them; I don't relate to that life.
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Q'orianka Kilcher
German Actress
I feel like, as a celebrity, I have a responsibility to tell important stories.
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Koena Mitra
Indian Actress
I want to get married and live a normal life. Not a celebrity life.
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Rose Byrne
Australian Actress
I see myself more as a character actress than a celebrity.
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Michael Douglas
American Actor
Celebrity gets you access to world leaders.
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