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

By way of background, Nvidia is the largest, most celebrated of the Magnificent Seven, and has a market capitalization just shy of $4 trillion? —Joel Shulman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

One of the world’s most celebrated wine regions, Napa Valley is brimming with the passion and artistry of winemaking, set against a stunning backdrop. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024

But with Amazon also playing heavily in the entertainment sector, does that fear-inducing corporate power also explain why one of the most celebrated documentaries to come out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival couldn’t secure a mainstream release and is now being self-distributed? —Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024

Two other Nordic Drama Queens series – also based on celebrated IP – are near completion and being introduced to buyers at Mipcom. —Annika Pham, Variety, 21 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