Celebrity Gossip

noun a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically made without proof

• The police are currently investigating the allegation of fraud against the company.
• I heard about the allegation that he cheated on the exam.
• I can't believe the allegation that she stole my phone!
• The allegation of corruption cast a dark shadow over the politician's reputation.

noun a form of communication, such as newspapers, television, or social media, that is used to share information or news about someone or something in a negative or unfavorable way

• The company is facing a lot of bad press due to the recent scandal.
• The company is getting a ton of bad press because of what happened.
• The company is getting roasted in the media with all this bad press.
• The bad press is like a dark cloud hanging over the company's reputation.

noun a shocking or unexpected event, especially one that has a powerful effect

adjective relating to or characteristic of a bombshell; stunning or sensational

• The news of the bombshell report shook the political landscape.
• Did you hear about the bombshell that was dropped at the meeting?
• She dropped a bombshell when she revealed her secret to everyone.
• Her stunning beauty was a bombshell at the party.

noun casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as true

verb engage in gossip or talk about the personal lives of other people

• The office manager discouraged any gossip among employees.
• Did you hear the latest gossip about our neighbors?
• Let's spill the tea and share some juicy gossip!
• Gossip is like a wildfire, spreading quickly and causing damage.

noun a male actor who is especially popular as a romantic or heroic leading man in movies shown in the afternoon or early evening

• The matinee idol received critical acclaim for his performance in the latest Shakespearean play.
• The matinee idol is so dreamy, all the girls have a crush on him.
• That matinee idol is a total heartthrob, I can't get enough of him.
• In the world of politics, he was seen as the matinee idol of the party, always charming and charismatic on stage.

noun a newspaper having pages half the size of a standard newspaper, typically popular in style and dominated by headlines, photographs, and sensational stories

• The tabloid published sensationalized stories about the royal family.
• I saw a juicy tabloid at the grocery store checkout.
• I love reading those trashy tabloids for entertainment.
• His mind was like a tabloid, filled with gossip and rumors.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The new art exhibit has become the talk of the town among art enthusiasts.
• Have you heard about the new restaurant downtown? It's the talk of the town!
• That new movie is the talk of the town right now, everyone is raving about it.
• Her extravagant wedding became the talk of the town for weeks to come.

adjective referring to something that is modest, restrained, or not highly noticeable or prominent

adverb referring to an action or behavior that is done in a subtle or discreet manner

• The event was organized in a low-key manner to maintain a professional atmosphere.
• Let's keep this party low-key and just invite a few close friends.
• I'm feeling pretty low-key today, just want to chill and watch some movies.
• His low-key attitude towards life often surprises people who expect him to be more outgoing.

noun Meghan Markle is a proper noun referring to a person's name.

• Meghan Markle is a former actress who became a member of the British royal family.
• Did you see Meghan Markle's latest outfit? She always looks so stylish.
• I heard Meghan Markle is living her best life now that she's left the royal family.
• Meghan Markle's rise to fame has been nothing short of a fairy tale.

noun a term used to describe the decision of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to step back from their roles as senior members of the British royal family

• The decision by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to step back from royal duties is commonly referred to as Megxit.
• Have you heard about Megxit? It's all over the news!
• Megxit is causing quite a stir in the royal family.
• The aftermath of Megxit has left many questioning the future of the monarchy.

noun a television program in which ordinary people are continuously filmed, designed to be entertaining rather than informative

• The reality show featured contestants competing in various challenges to win a cash prize.
• I love watching reality shows, they're so entertaining!
• That reality show was a total trainwreck, I couldn't stop watching!
• Life sometimes feels like a reality show with all its unexpected twists and turns.

noun a person who craves or seeks attention from others

• The child was labeled as an attention seeker by the teacher due to their constant disruptive behavior in class.
• She's such an attention seeker, always posting selfies on social media for likes.
• Stop being such an attention seeker, nobody likes someone who constantly craves validation.
• The artist's bold and eccentric style can be seen as that of an attention seeker, demanding to be noticed in a sea of mediocrity.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• In the midst of the scandal, accusations are flying between the two parties involved.
• Drama alert! Accusations are flying left and right between them.
• Things are getting heated, accusations are flying all over the place.
• Like arrows in a battle, accusations are flying between the rival factions.

noun balls (a plural noun referring to a round object typically used in sports or games)

• The scientist conducted a study on the elasticity of adele balls.
• We had a fun game of catch using adele balls at the park.
• Let's bounce these adele balls around for a bit.
• Her words hit me like adele balls, leaving me feeling bruised and hurt.