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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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2
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
Beyond the stellar food and beverage lineup, attendees will sway to the tunes of celebrated local performer Ben Benavente, accompanied by the Stateside Bruddahs—island–style music featuring reggae beats and instrumental looping. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025 On the lakefront, the art museum is renowned not just for its comprehensive collections but also for its landmark wing—that literally looks like a set of wings set to soar over Lake Michigan—by the celebrated Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. —Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 21 May 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
  • The most famous example of the last phenomenon is MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough, who was a congressman while Biden was still in the Senate.
    — W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
  • For the last 26 years, the world’s most famous arena has been hollow in June.
    — James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 30 May 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
  • Sugar Mill Tucked into the mountainside that starts just meters from the sand, Half Moon's famed Sugar Mill is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the Caribbean.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
  • The famed Michelin Red Guide is coming to Philadelphia, and inspectors are already scouting local restaurants to award the famed Michelin star.
    — Tulasi Srinivas, The Conversation, 3 June 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
  • While working at a renowned medical device and drug company, Don became part of early efforts involving angiostatin, a compound that briefly made headlines in the 1990s for its potential to inhibit blood vessels feeding tumors.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 7 June 2025
  • Brian Newman, renowned trumpeter and bandleader for Lady Gaga's jazz projects, always wanted to be a musician.
    — Marina Watts, People.com, 6 June 2025
Definition of renowned
Adjective
  • The two prominent Idaho families joined when Andrus’s youngest daughter, Kelly, married Church’s son Chase in 1989.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2025
  • His script may go over the top, and a generally adept cast (which also includes prominent parts for Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Shalet Monique and others) copes variably with its excesses.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 June 2025
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • Today, that distinguished tradition continues, with the distillery's current leadership or their cadre of seasoned master tasters personally vetting these casks.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
  • It’s been a long time since Florida’s university system was put to such disgrace as the Board of Governors did Tuesday in rejecting the distinguished scholar Santa Ono as the lone finalist for president of the University of Florida.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Definition of distinguished

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