Even socialites with popular press coverage and elite associations have been termed as A-list celebrities. Similarly, less popular persons and current teen idols are referred to as B-list celebrities – and the ones with lesser fame as C-list ones.

Who is a C-list celebrity? A C-list star is a less famous person, but in most cases, the public knows them by face, not by name. They are famous to a specific audience.

D-list celebrities are a group of stars who represent the unconventional side of fame. They are actors, reality TV personalities, and social media sensations in the pursuit of recognition. In some cases, they make headlines for the wrong reasons.

/ˈzed.lɪst/ Add to word list Add to word list. used to describe people who are only slightly famous, or who are famous but not for doing anything special: They got a few Z-list celebrities to come to the party.