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

Thanks to the longevity of her career, Carey makes history with her latest champion and breaks a record previously held by another one of the most celebrated female performers of the last several decades. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

For one of the most celebrated movies of all time, another redemption arc is on the horizon. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025

Rising behind a stately stone wall on one of Greater Boston’s most celebrated streets, 56 Central Street is a masterclass in timeless elegance. —Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025

Before becoming the founder of Bridgewater Associates, not to mention a celebrated author, Ray Dalio faced a moment of financial distress that reshaped his entire approach to investing and life. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Aug. 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