famous person

/ˌfeɪməs ˌpʌrsn/
/ˈfeɪməs ˈpʌsən/
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Other forms: famous persons

Definitions of famous person
  1. noun
    a widely known person
    synonyms: celebrity
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    immortal
    a person (such as an author) of enduring fame
    lion, social lion
    a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)
    guiding light, leading light, luminary, notability, notable
    a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
    personality
    a person of considerable prominence
    toast
    a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention
    type of:
    important person, influential person, personage
    one whose whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
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