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| impression |
a performance, usually meant to amuse, in which someone imitates another person, esp. a celebrity or other well-known person. [1/6 definitions] |
| lionize |
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person. |
| movie star |
a movie actor who has attained celebrity and usu. plays lead roles in movies. |
| noncelebrity |
combined form of celebrity. |
| personality |
a famous person; celebrity. [1/3 definitions] |
| press conference |
a group interview at which news reporters question a politician, celebrity, or other public figure. |
| stardom |
the status of a star or celebrity. [1/2 definitions] |
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