VIP
Gets special treatment
VIP stands for "very important person"—someone receiving special treatment or access due to status, wealth, or influence.
A VIP section at a club is reserved for celebrities and high spenders.
VIP passes grant backstage access.
The term can be sincere or ironic: Oh, look who thinks he's a VIP.
Aggressive celebrity photographers
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- starLuminous astronomical object
- headlinerTop-billed performer
- iconPictorial screen symbol
spotlight · superstar · influencer · entertainment · glamour · publicity · fanbase · media
Showy, abundant prosperity
- lavishnessExcessive richness or abundance
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- limousineStretched luxury automobile
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
penthouse · yacht · first-class · premium · high-end · bespoke · concierge · chauffeur
Theater's hidden area
- all-accessPermitted everywhere
- priorityStatus of greater importance
- loungeComfortable waiting room
- passMove beyond or decline
entry · seating · parking · queue · boarding · upgrades · amenities · reservation
Festive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- soireeFormal evening party
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
inauguration · premiere · fundraiser · benefit · ceremony · red-carpet · after-party · cocktail
High regard, moral dignity
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- eminenceElevated rank or renown
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
acclaim · stature · esteem · recognition · respectability · dignity · admiration · accolades
Paid personal security agent
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
- escortOne who accompanies another
detail · clearance · screening · motorcade · checkpoint · credential · badge · perimeter
paparazzi
Aggressive celebrity photographers
icon · spotlight · superstar · influencer · entertainment · glamour · publicity · fanbase · media · autograph
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
- lavishnessExcessive richness or abundance
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- limousineStretched luxury automobile
champagne · penthouse · yacht · first-class · premium · high-end · bespoke · concierge · chauffeur · suite
backstage
Theater's hidden area
- all-accessPermitted everywhere
- priorityStatus of greater importance
- loungeComfortable waiting room
pass · entry · seating · parking · queue · boarding · upgrades · amenities · reservation · membership
gala
Festive formal occasion
summit · inauguration · premiere · fundraiser · benefit · ceremony · red-carpet · after-party · cocktail · charity
honor
High regard, moral dignity
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- eminenceElevated rank or renown
renown · acclaim · stature · esteem · recognition · respectability · dignity · admiration · accolades · kudos
bodyguard
Paid personal security agent
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
escort · detail · clearance · screening · motorcade · checkpoint · credential · badge · perimeter · surveillance
- celebritiesmovie stars, A-lister, pop stars, superstar, celebrity
- hotelshotel staff, hotel room, accommodations, hotelier, innkeeper
- attendeesattendees, attendee, participant, participants, guests
- bigwigsbigwig, big shot, big wig, big kahuna, big gun
- celebritycelebs, stardom, A-list, A-listers, movie stars
- Exclusivityexclusive, elite, members-only, private, restricted
VIPnobody
Inconsequential person
nonentity · small fry · cipher · nobody special · lightweight
VIPnoncelebrity
Person lacking public recognition
unknown · face in the crowd · man on the street · John Doe · Jane Doe
hoi polloi · commoner · economy class · the masses · rank and file
- VIP loungeExclusive waiting area
- VIP accessPrivileged entry for notables
- VIP treatmentPreferential service for notables
- VIP passPremium entry authorization
- VIP sectionCordoned area for notables
- VIP roomPrivate area for dignitaries