Synonyms

celebrated

American

[sel-uh-brey-tid] / ˈsɛl əˌbreɪ tɪd /

adjective

renowned; well-known.

the celebrated authors of best-selling books.

Synonyms:

lionized, honored, notable, noted, illustrious

celebrated British

/ ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪd /

adjective

(usually prenominal) famous

a celebrated pianist
a celebrated trial

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Related Words

See famous.

Other Word Forms

celebratedness noun
uncelebrated adjective
well-celebrated adjective

Etymology

Origin of celebrated

First recorded in 1540–50; celebrate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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The PGA honor, presented at a ceremony in Beverly Hills, cements Anderson’s celebrated film as the front-runner for the best picture Oscar.

From Los Angeles Times

Rosalía is up for international artist of the year after releasing her fourth studio album Lux last year and celebrated with an incredible feather dress by Chanel.

From BBC

After donning hats and shirts that commemorated their championship, the Bruins celebrated on the floor with cheers and pictures.

From Los Angeles Times

Fifty years ago, at America’s bicentennial, Martin Diamond, a political scientist, celebrated our founding as “the revolution of sober expectations.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The photo actually is of Kevin Kline in his celebrated performance as Hamlet.

From The Wall Street Journal

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