Synonyms and antonyms of Famous people in British Thesaurus

face (noun)

a famous person who is associated with a particular product, brand, advertising campaign etc

national treasure (noun)

a famous person who is loved by many people in a country, especially someone who has had a long public career

sleb (noun)

informal a celebrity

personality (noun)

a famous or well-known person

celebrity (noun)

a famous person, especially in entertainment or sport

star (noun)

a famous and popular person, especially an actor, entertainer, or sports personality

icon (noun)

someone who is very famous and who people think represents a particular idea

VIP (noun)

very important person: used for referring to someone who receives special treatment because they are powerful or famous

public figure (noun)

a well-known person, especially a politician

living legend (noun)

someone who is extremely famous during the time that they are alive

a legend in his/her own lifetime ()

someone who is very well known and admired

big name (noun)

informal a famous person in a particular activity

celeb (noun)

informal a celebrity

discovery (noun)

someone whose ability is recognized by another person who helps them to become famous

doyen (noun)

formal the most respected and famous man in a group or profession

doyenne (noun)

formal the most respected and famous woman in a group or profession

enfant terrible (noun)

someone, especially a famous person, who tries to shock people or to make them feel embarrassed

the firmament (noun)

mainly journalism the most famous or important people in an area of activity

galaxy (noun)

informal a large number of famous people

the glitterati (noun)

people who are rich, famous, and attractive

golden oldie (noun)

informalhumorous a famous person who has been popular for a very long time

great (noun)

someone who is admired by a lot of people, especially someone famous

Hall of Fame (noun)

the group of people who are most famous for doing a particular activity

immortal (noun)

someone who has been famous for a very long time

name (noun)

someone who is famous or well known

pantheon (noun)

mainly literary all the famous people connected with a particular activity, for example a sport or the film industry

personage (noun)

formal an important or famous person

public property (noun)

someone who cannot have a private life because they are famous

silvertail (noun)

Australianinformal someone who has a high position in society and is well known

star (noun)

typical of a star, or suitable for a star

superstar (noun)

someone such as a film actor or pop musician who is extremely famous

the thinking man’s/woman’s/person’s... ()

used before the name of a well-known person, for describing someone who is like them but is more attractive to intelligent men/women

the uncrowned king/queen of something ()

someone who is considered the most skilful or the most famous in a particular activity or situation