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verb

past tense of celebrate

Synonym Chooser

How is the word celebrated different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of celebrated are distinguished, eminent, famous, illustrious, noted, notorious, and renowned. While all these words mean "known far and wide," celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.

the most celebrated beauty of her day

When could distinguished be used to replace celebrated?

While the synonyms distinguished and celebrated are close in meaning, distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize

When is eminent a more appropriate choice than celebrated?

While in some cases nearly identical to celebrated, eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.

the country's most eminent writers

When is it sensible to use famous instead of celebrated?

The synonyms famous and celebrated are sometimes interchangeable, but famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.

a famous actress

When can illustrious be used instead of celebrated?

The meanings of illustrious and celebrated largely overlap; however, illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

illustrious war heroes

When would noted be a good substitute for celebrated?

In some situations, the words noted and celebrated are roughly equivalent. However, noted suggests well-deserved public attention.

the noted mystery writer

How do notorious and famous relate to one another, in the sense of celebrated?

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

a notorious gangster

Where would renowned be a reasonable alternative to celebrated?

Although the words renowned and celebrated have much in common, renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

one of the most renowned figures in sports history

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of celebrated
Adjective
Norman Dewis, the long-time celebrated test driver who died in 1985, drove a convertible through the night at high speeds to have another Jaguar at the extravaganza. James Raia, Mercury News, 11 May 2025 So where better than a global streamer like Netflix to visit the most celebrated restaurants and street vendors from around the globe? Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
Verb
Lost Frog celebrated its 33rd anniversary last month with a compilation, Complex Numbers, centered around dariacore-hyperflip artists. Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2025 In terms of trends, some watch brands celebrated their heritage with anniversary or tribute editions, while others highlighted their iconic collections. Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for celebrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrated
Adjective
  • But the famous DreamWorks ogre almost had a very different voice, with Myers' fellow Saturday Night Live alum Chris Farley originally attached.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 18 May 2025
  • The other, called Dominator, is owned by the famous chaser Reed Timmer.
    Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • There, the National Park Service commemorated Carter's life with a salute and rang the farm's bell 39 times.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • But this marked five years since the community – and the nation – commemorated the 400th anniversary of the White Lion’s arrival.
    Deborah Barfield Berry, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • That same year, famed fabric maker Vitale Barberis Canonico zeroed in on VitoVi to launch its Heritage and New Talents program spotlighting womenswear and emerging designers.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
  • Thousands of workers at Boston's famed Fenway Park — the historic home of the Red Sox — might go on strike for the first time ever for higher pay, the UNITE HERE Local 26 union announced earlier this month.
    Margie Cullen, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • God has blessed us to be able to take all these trips and visits.
    Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Tatum said he has been blessed to play under Stevens, Udoka and Mazzulla.
    Jay King, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • This masterpiece is the brainchild of Enrique Fonseca, a renowned distiller and master blender.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • Chalamet, a native of the city, is a renowned fan of the blue and orange and notably stayed home to watch the first game of the series while Jenner flew solo at the Met Gala.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • This news dovetails with previous events, such as Trump welcoming the prominent antisemites Nick Fuentes and Kanye West to his home for dinner.
    Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
  • The cooked agave notes are more prominent on the palate, accompanied by citrus and tropical fruits, a touch of anise/licorice, and a mild pepperiness.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • Lesser known, but no less distinguished, is Cesare Attolini.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
  • Father Roman, a distinguished figure with curly black hair and floor-sweeping black cassock, let us in.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025

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“Celebrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrated. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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