celebrity; famous person; public figure
General term for a well-known person, from entertainers and athletes to politicians and social media personalities. Neutral in register.
He is a celebrity I often see on TV.
I hear that celebrities often come to that shop.
He instantly became a celebrity thanks to the success of his debut work.
When I go back to my hometown, people treat me like a celebrity for some reason.
I was surprised to meet a celebrity at the airport.
Celebrities often come to this restaurant.