n. 25B6; noun
his celebrity grew : FAME, prominence, renown, eminence, pre-eminence, stardom, popularity, distinction, note, notability, prestige, stature, repute, reputation.
a sporting celebrity : FAMOUS PERSON, VIP, very important person, personality, (big) name, famous/household name, star, superstar; informal celeb, somebody, someone, megastar.
obscurity.