local celebrity
noun
: someone whom everyone in the area knows or recognizes
She's become something of a local celebrity.
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Living in a gated community was helpful for a local celebrity.
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Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
Amanda became a local celebrity in her church and frequently spoke during services.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Victoria Beach, one of the most famous spots in the city of Laguna Beach, is a magnet for residents, tourists and the occasional local celebrity.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
There was no evidence to support this theory, but the rumors persisted, endearing Hauser to fashionable members of European society and establishing him as a local celebrity.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
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Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
Amanda became a local celebrity in her church and frequently spoke during services.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Victoria Beach, one of the most famous spots in the city of Laguna Beach, is a magnet for residents, tourists and the occasional local celebrity.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
There was no evidence to support this theory, but the rumors persisted, endearing Hauser to fashionable members of European society and establishing him as a local celebrity.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for local celebrity
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“Local celebrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20celebrity. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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