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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

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of celebrated
Adjective
Marcelo is still alive, and an enormously celebrated writer of Brazilian scripts, plays, and novels. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Jan. 2025 The professor that sparked that passion was Manger, a celebrated geologist who became his thesis adviser and mentor. Steve Hartman, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
The arrangement, which consisted of 301,000 avocados, was made in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican American cultural holiday celebrated on May 5. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025 The Moneyball actor, 61, had been filming a movie called F1 and celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, December 18. Lexi Lane, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for celebrated 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrated
Adjective
  • Brunelle has been on the receiving end of these comparisons, as he was often likened to British actor Rowan Atkinson, famous for playing Mr. Bean.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Reality Bites Hollywood Squares The game show where contestants test their ability to gauge whether famous people are telling lies is back and in prime time.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Jan. 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
  • The famed Chinese restaurant received a yellow placard for several health and safety violations.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The fire that sparked late Wednesday near the heart of the entertainment industry came perilously close to igniting the famed Hollywood Bowl outdoor concert venue.
    John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • An ordinary guy like me can be blessed with an extraordinary opportunity like this.
    Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Tatum said he has been blessed to play under Stevens, Udoka and Mazzulla.
    Jay King, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The internationally renowned comics follow the title character, a swashbuckling sea captain whose adventures take him around the world.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Alinea is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and has plans to expand concepts to new venues and bring tribute menus from renowned chefs.
    Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In office, Voinovich corresponded frequently with the state’s most prominent bishops, in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.
    Alec MacGillis, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The retailers released their guidance ahead of the annual ICR conference in Orlando when some of the most prominent U.S. retailers are expected to announce early holiday results and meet with investors and analysts about their performance.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The Lotus Shoes, by Jane Yang In 18th-century China, an embroidery artist is sold into slavery to the distinguished Fong family.
    Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Another distinguished participant was President Carter’s pastor, Tony Lowden.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025

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“Celebrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrated. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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