celebrated
adjective
Synonyms
- big-name
- famed
- famous
- noted
- notorious
- prominent
- renowned
- star
- visible
- well-known
Example Sentences
Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 The property has been a labor of love for owner Rebekah Gainsley, a celebrated local interior designer who put her inimitable aesthetic imprint across nearly every element of the home. Dckaufman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2022 But remember that mayonnaise, for all its cozying up to squishable white bread, is part of the French pantheon of recipes codified by the celebrated chef Marie-Antoine Carême in the 19th century. New York Times, 29 June 2022 Kidd is probably the most celebrated book designer of the past four decades. Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2022 Khumalo, a celebrated South African fashion designer and recipient of the prestigious 2020 Green Fashion Awards, combines sustainability, social impact, and empowerment in her fashion. Meron Demisse, Quartz, 21 Apr. 2022 This time around, the celebrated designer has transformed the historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a kaleidoscope of floral creations, ranging from overhead plumes of violet orchids to undulating fields of white orchids. Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 24 Feb. 2022 The other four are Janicza Bravo, Julie Dash, Autumn de Wilde and Tom Ford, the celebrated fashion designer who is also a film director. Jocelyn Noveck, ajc, 15 Feb. 2022 The celebrated fashion designer's death comes five days after the Jan. 18 death of André Leon Talley, the visionary former creative director of Vogue magazine. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
from past participle of celebrate
1549, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
celebrated
adjective
celebrated 1 of 2
adjective
Synonyms & Similar Words
- famous
- famed
- renowned
- distinguished
- prominent
- noted
- respected
- notorious
- legendary
- infamous
- visible
- well-known
- notable
- recognized
- illustrious
- acknowledged
- star
- remarkable
- leading
- outstanding
- noteworthy
- important
- prestigious
- great
- eminent
- fabled
- respectable
- big-name
- honorable
- fabulous
- popular
- exceptional
- preferred
- favorite
- preeminent
- significant
- superior
- supereminent
- estimable
- formidable
- reputable
- redoubtable
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unknown
- unsung
- obscure
- uncelebrated
- anonymous
- insignificant
- unimportant
- nameless
- inconspicuous
- unfamous
- undistinguished
- unpopular
- unexceptional
celebrated
2 of 2verb
Synonyms & Similar Words
- praised
- blessed
- extolled
- lauded
- applauded
- worshipped
- saluted
- worshiped
- hymned
- exalted
- cheered
- hailed
- emblazoned
- renowned
- commended
- carolled
- resounded
- acclaimed
- complimented
- eulogized
- magnified
- cited
- idolized
- caroled
- glorified
- blest
- adored
- rhapsodized
- deified
- belauded
- chanted
- recommended
- touted
- flattered
- cracked up
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- blamed
- criticized
- censured
- reprobated
- admonished
- chided
- rebuked
- reprehended
- reproved
- reprimanded
- reproached
- castigated
- lambasted
- keelhauled
- chid
Synonyms & Similar Words
- commemorated
- blessed
- observed
- remembered
- kept
- honored
- praised
- feted
- lauded
- solemnized
- consecrated
- fêted
- sanctified
- memorialized
- blest
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- violated
- broke
- ignored
- overlooked
- disregarded
- neglected
- transgressed
- forgot
- blew off
Synonym Chooser
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.
While the synonyms distinguished and celebrated are close in meaning, distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.
While in some cases nearly identical to celebrated, eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.
The synonyms famous and celebrated are sometimes interchangeable, but famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.
The meanings of illustrious and celebrated largely overlap; however, illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.
In some situations, the words noted and celebrated are roughly equivalent. However, noted suggests well-deserved public attention.
Notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.
Although the words renowned and celebrated have much in common, renowned implies more glory and acclamation.