celebrated

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celebrated

The celebrated author signed copies of her new book at the library.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Widely known and highly praised: Describes a person, place, or thing that is famous and held in high public esteem, often for notable achievements or qualities.
    • Recognized and honored: Implies formal or informal public recognition and acclaim.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • She is a celebrated author whose books have won many awards.
    • The city is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and rich history.
    • His celebrated performance in the film earned him an Oscar nomination.
Advanced Usage
  • "Much celebrated": Used to emphasize the high degree of fame or acclaim.
    • The much-celebrated discovery changed the course of modern medicine.
  • "Rightly celebrated": Used to indicate that the fame or praise is well-deserved.
    • The restaurant is rightly celebrated for its innovative cuisine.
Variants and Related Words
  • Celebrate (verb): To observe or honor a notable event with festivities; to praise widely.
    • They will celebrate their anniversary next week.
  • Celebration (noun): The action of celebrating; a social gathering for a special occasion.
    • The town held a celebration for the team's victory.
  • Celebrity (noun): A famous person; the state of being famous.
    • The event was attended by numerous celebrities.
Synonyms
  • Renowned: Known or talked about by many people; famous.
  • Famed: Widely known and recognized.
  • Illustrious: Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
  • Notable: Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.
  • Acclaimed: Publicly praised enthusiastically.
Antonyms
  • Unknown: Not known or familiar.
  • Obscure: Not discovered or known about; uncertain.
  • Unheralded: Not previously announced or praised.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "A celebrated figure": A person who is widely famous and respected.
    • He became a celebrated figure in the world of classical music.
  • "To be celebrated as...": To be publicly recognized and honored for being a particular thing.
    • The treaty was celebrated as a major breakthrough for peace.
celebrated

The celebrated author signed copies of her new book at the library.

Adjective
  1. having an illustrious past
  2. widely known and esteemed
    • a famous actor
    • a celebrated musician
    • a famed scientist
    • an illustrious judge
    • a notable historian
    • a renowned painter