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verb

past tense of celebrate

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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
This year’s event will once again host panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, networking and activations, in addition to its celebrated Billboard En Vivo showcases. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025 His on-screen and real-life relationship with his manager, Miss Elizabeth, was one of the most celebrated and emotional stories of the 1980s. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Parker Beatty, Regional Vice President of Southern California and Hawaii celebrated the move. Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025 Young noted that Giant opened in the first season he and Byrne were contracted to run the Royal Court, both having come from London’s celebrated New Diorama Theatre, which was founded by Byrne and where Young was executive director. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for celebrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrated
Adjective
  • Although the brand is best known for its famous period underwear (which our editors have also tested and loved), it’s been venturing further into fitness, swim, and shapewear over the last few years.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
  • In having a devoted fan base, Metallica recalls another famous Marin band, the Grateful Dead, and its legions of Deadheads.
    Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • TikTok users have praised Worley for saving Juni, leading to more than 1,600 comments on the TikTok video so far.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Hobbs' approach, which was the result of a complex collaboration between academic experts, state leaders and local stakeholders, has been widely praised.
    Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In July, Taylor shared photos on Instagram as the happy couple commemorated their first anniversary together.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
  • In a social media post in May, the Tournament of Champions host commemorated Jules’ graduation from Loyola Marymount University's Loyola Law School with his Master of Science in Legal Studies (MLS).
    Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The 34th edition of HSDFF will kick off Friday, October 10 with a gala event and screening of Tom Winston’s Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, about the audacious plan to reintroduce wolves to the famed national park that spans parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Utah.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The indicator has also been referenced by famed investors including Paul Tudor Jones.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Just blessed to be a part of this group.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Not too long after, the family was blessed with a camper by a nonprofit.
    Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • That sentiment is part of why this uniform, with its multi-color Brooklyn Camo pattern and BED-STUY jock tag designed by renowned local artist Eric Haze carries such weight.
    Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
  • What Arizonans thought of 'Raising Arizona' The movie has become a beloved Coen brothers film, with many Arizonans taking pride in something so renowned, but at the time it was filmed and release a lot of locals weren't happy with its depiction of its residents.
    Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • However, a different vibe soon filled the arena once the countdown clock reached zero and a video charting Kirk's career from 18-year-old organizer to one of the GOP’s most prominent activists came on-screen.
    Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • In the wake of the assassination of prominent conservative figure Charlie Kirk, the rhetoric wars have taken to new levels of vitriol, with many on the right blaming the left writ large for such political violence, and vice versa.
    Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Raimondo, now a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, did not reply to an email seeking comment.
    Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Leaf, a distinguished diplomatic fellow with the Middle East Institute, told Fox News Digital about her initial contact with Shara right after HTS overthrew Assad.
    Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025

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“Celebrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrated. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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