celebrated

adjective

cel·​e·​brat·​ed ˈse-lə-ˌbrā-təd 

: widely known and often referred to

a celebrated author

celebratedness noun

Synonyms

• big-name
• famed
• famous
• noted
• notorious
• prominent
• renowned
• star
• visible
• well-known

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

The performance, at the Japan Society, consisted of excerpts from two of the company’s most celebrated productions. —Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024

And while her fictional wedding to Joe ended in divorce, this remains a celebrated moment in pop culture history. —Marc Berman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

The celebrated designer, who worked for the house from 1956 until his retirement in the mid-’70s, was known for his intricate detailing, brilliant use of color, and ability to imbue a sense of movement to imaginative pieces based on flora and fauna. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024

That role launched one of the most celebrated screen careers in recent history. —Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of celebrate

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

celebrated

adjective

cel·​e·​brat·​ed

: widely known and often mentioned

a celebrated writer