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

At the start of this year, the celebrated Danish chef Frederik Bille Brahe, 40, closed down Apollo Bar & Kantine, his beloved art-world hangout in the courtyard of Copenhagen’s Kunsthal Charlottenborg, in order to reinvent the space and its menus. —Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024

The Mexico City native and 20-year veteran of the Pat Metheny Group was already one of the most celebrated drummers in the world when director Alejandro G. Iñárritu approached him in 2013. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024

With the gift of time, many viewers have come to see Nellie (and now Arngrim) in a new light, and the actress is now one of the most celebrated Little House cast members. —Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024

Offering a rare peek into his remarkable career, the book promises to provide readers with an intimate look at his journey to becoming one of the most celebrated figures in the comic book industry. —Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024

Despite being one of the most celebrated Italian filmmakers working today, Rohrwacher isn’t readily accessible. —Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024

Yo-Yo Ma at Davies: The celebrated duo featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott returns to San Francisco on Tuesday evening with a program of works by Dvorak, Faure, Shostakovich, Nadia Boulanger, Sergio Assad, and Arvo Pärt, among others. —Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024

John Amos is remembering fellow actor and close friend, Louis Gossett Jr. The family of Gossett Jr., best known for his celebrated work in Roots and An Officer and a Gentleman, announced his death in a statement obtained by PEOPLE on Friday. —Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024

Still, the divisions exposed by Wednesday’s vote could weaken the celebrated chief’s standing. —Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 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