celebrated

adjective

cel·​e·​brat·​ed ˈse-lə-ˌbrā-təd 

: widely known and often referred to

a celebrated author

celebratedness noun

Synonyms of celebrated

• famous
• famed
• renowned
• prominent
• distinguished

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

Archer, known professionally as Swayvo Twain, paid a special tribute to his mother, the celebrated singer-songwriter who died unexpectedly in a car crash in March. —Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025

Her husband studied architecture under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and became a celebrated architect in his own right. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025

Greg Biffle Biffle was a celebrated NASCAR driver whose 14-year career included 19 Cup Series wins and championships in both the Craftsman Truck Series and Xfinity Series, earning him Hall of Fame consideration. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025

Wilson said it's been encouraging on the current tour to watch her sister — who is arguably one of the most celebrated female singers in rock music — get her mojo back after a battle with cancer. —Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of celebrate

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for celebrated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated

Kids Definition

celebrated

adjective

cel·​e·​brat·​ed

: widely known and often mentioned

a celebrated writer