celebrated

adjective

cel·​e·​brat·​ed ˈse-lə-ˌbrā-təd 

: widely known and often referred to

a celebrated author

celebratedness noun

Synonyms

• famous
• famed
• renowned
• prominent
• distinguished

Choose the Right Synonym for celebrated

famous, renowned, celebrated, noted, notorious, distinguished, eminent, illustrious mean known far and wide.

famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.

a famous actress

renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

one of the most renowned figures in sports history

celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.

the most celebrated beauty of her day

noted suggests well-deserved public attention.

the noted mystery writer

notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.

a notorious gangster

distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize

eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.

the country's most eminent writers

illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

illustrious war heroes

Examples of celebrated in a Sentence

He is one of today's most celebrated young writers.

a celebrated author making an appearance on a talk show

Recent Examples on the Web

But the contrasting moods exemplified the painter’s status as one of Indian art’s most celebrated but controversial names. —Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025

Winston & Strawn’s Jeffrey Kessler, who represents 23XI and Front Row, and Latham & Watkins’ Christopher Yates, who represents NASCAR, are two of the most celebrated sports litigators in America. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025

The celebrated sculptor, whose angular, gravity-defying figures are icons of modern art, spent his life exploring form, balance, and the spaces in between. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025

The reversal ends months of speculation about the future of one of Kansas City’s most celebrated fine-dining spots. —David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of celebrate

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for celebrated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated

Kids Definition

celebrated

adjective

cel·​e·​brat·​ed

: widely known and often mentioned

a celebrated writer