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adjective

ˈse-lə-ˌbrā-təd How to pronounce celebrated (audio)
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as in famous
widely known a celebrated author making an appearance on a talk show

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celebrated

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verb

past tense of celebrate
1
as in praised
to proclaim the glory of a personal essay that celebrates the single life

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as in commemorated
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony a mixed family that celebrates both the Christian and Jewish religious holidays

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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

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Recent Examples of celebrated
Adjective
That adaptation is one of many - including a Keira Knightly movie from 2005, and a celebrated BBC television series with Colin Firth from 1995. —Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 20 July 2025 One of the most celebrated examples is Fatima al-Fihri, a wealthy merchant’s daughter who founded the University of al-Qarawiyyin in 859, an institution that functioned as an intellectual hub spanning many disciplines. —Omar Al-Ubaydli, semafor.com, 16 July 2025
Verb
Lost Frog celebrated its 33rd anniversary last month with a compilation, Complex Numbers, centered around dariacore-hyperflip artists. —Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2025 In terms of trends, some watch brands celebrated their heritage with anniversary or tribute editions, while others highlighted their iconic collections. —Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for celebrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrated
  1. famous
  2. commemorated
  3. famed
  4. blessed
  5. renowned
  6. prominent
  7. distinguished
Adjective
  • One hurdle Doggett thinks could get in the way of progress in Austin is its most famous billionaire, Elon Musk.
    — Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • Some are old and rare, some are big-screen famous and others are just, well, unusual.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 July 2025
Definition of famous
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
Definition of commemorated
Adjective
  • Pantera Xfinity Theatre, 61 Savitt Way, Hartford The famed metal band Pantera, who has been rocking since 1981, is at Xfinity Theatre on Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. $54.50-$792.40.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Mark Ruffalo is in talks to reprise his famed Marvel role of Incredible Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, sources confirm.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Definition of famed
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
Definition of blessed
Adjective
  • Bollea, who was 6 ft. 7 in. tall, appeared to dwarf Ferrigno, who was already renowned for his size.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 25 July 2025
  • Their rise from a grassroots studio to a globally renowned ARPG developer is nothing short of remarkable.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 July 2025
Definition of renowned
Adjective
  • In March 2019, authorities arrested and charged more than 50 people, including coaches, test administrators, prominent CEOs, and the Hollywood stars.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
  • Black was a prominent Florida defense attorney known for several high-profile clients, including Epstein and Kennedy Smith.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • University of Chicago Professor Dennis Carlton, one of the most distinguished antitrust economists, emphasized that the new guidelines reduce practical economic guidance for the private sector and appear to be hostile to mergers and efficiencies.
    — Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • More than 100 artists from across the country, including some of metro Detroit’s most distinguished, will be on hand with original works.
    — Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Definition of distinguished

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