celebrated

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adjective

cel·​e·​brat·​ed ˈse-lə-ˌbrā-təd How to pronounce celebrated (audio)
Synonyms of celebratednext
: widely known and often referred to
a celebrated author
celebratedness noun

celebrated

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past tense and past participle of celebrate

Synonyms of celebrated

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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

Adjective He is one of today's most celebrated young writers. a celebrated author making an appearance on a talk show
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As the world waits for new music from the superstar, who has not delivered an album in a decade, one of the singer’s most celebrated pieces of work reaches a special milestone. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Bardem plays Miguel, a celebrated architect tempted by a morally dubious but hugely lucrative commission to build a secret survivalist bunker for a reclusive tech billionaire, Andrew (Paul Dano). — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Since its first international tour in 1947, the PSO has regularly represented Pittsburgh abroad, performing in some of the world's most celebrated concert halls and cultural festivals. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Passing the torch For all its status as a celebrated Fort Lauderdale destination, Wan’s started life in Miami. — Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for celebrated

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of celebrate

First Known Use

Adjective

1549, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of celebrated was in 1549

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“Celebrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celebrated. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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celebrated

adjective
cel·​e·​brat·​ed
: widely known and often mentioned
a celebrated writer
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