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Dictionary Entry
A famous person, especially in entertainment, sports, or public life.
In a Sentence
“After her hit song, the singer became a global celebrity, recognized everywhere she went.”
Origin
From Latin 'celebritas' (fame, renown), via French 'célébrité'.
Common Phrases
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Poetry examples for “celebrity”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.