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Celebrated fellow loves snubbing Republican (6)

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famous

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'celebrated' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for famous that I've seen before include "Known and esteemed" , "Renowned, noted" , "Known-of widely" , "Illustrious" , "Known to very many people" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.
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