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celebrated

adjective
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Definition of celebrated

: widely known and often referred to a celebrated author

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Other Words from celebrated

celebratedness noun

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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

He is one of today's most celebrated young writers. a celebrated author making an appearance on a talk show

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The celebrated Canadian designer, of La Parka renown, founded the label with her daughters Mosha and Sophie Lundstr枚m Halbert in 2017, and their Icelandic heritage has played a foundational role for the brand. Fortune, "Canadian Brand Therma K艒ta Is on a Mission to Make Outerwear Cool," 25 Aug. 2019 This morning, the publishing house Alfred A. Knopf announced that the celebrated writer Toni Morrison had died in New York at the age of 88 following a short illness. Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, "Toni Morrison鈥檚 Kaleidoscopic Vision of Literature," 6 Aug. 2019 Shortly afterwards, her father moved the family back to his homeland, Belarus, where Alexievich would grow up to become one of the country鈥檚 most celebrated writers, winning the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2015. Jennifer Wilson, The New Republic, "Svetlana Alexievich鈥檚 Child鈥檚-Eye View," 22 July 2019 Last night, the celebrated designer enjoyed his first solo exhibition in over a decade; a showcase of his wide-ranging works that included cloisonn茅 enamel armchairs, unweaponized samurai swords with lacquered sheaths, and vibrant Murrina desks. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "The Hot Seat: Designer Marc Newson Is Celebrated With a Gagosian Gallery Show," 19 Jan. 2019 Food & Wine Classic: Montalvo Arts Center hosts its 16th annual culinary event, where guests will sample savory and sweet fare from some of the most celebrated restaurants in the Bay Area and enjoy tastings from many of the region鈥檚 finest wineries. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, "West Valley calendar for the week of Aug. 23," 23 Aug. 2019 Things are looking up for Red, who is now celebrated rather than ostracized. Los Angeles Times, "Review: Exuberantly silly 鈥楾he Angry Birds Movie 2' flies higher than the first," 12 Aug. 2019 Deuki Hong arrived in San Francisco in 2017 after years as the executive chef at Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong, one of New York鈥檚 most celebrated Korean barbecue restaurants. Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "Is San Francisco ready for a Korean food boom?," 8 Aug. 2019 The celebrated American choreographer and longtime head of Hamburg Ballet is also the stage director and the set, costume and lighting designer. Mark Swed, latimes.com, "Joffrey Ballet dazzles in L.A. Opera's 'Orpheus and Eurydice'," 13 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of celebrated

1549, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for celebrated

from past participle of celebrate

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More Definitions for celebrated

celebrated

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of celebrated

: known and praised by many people

celebrated

adjective
cel路​e路​brat路​ed | \ 藞se-l蓹-藢br膩-t蓹d\

Kids Definition of celebrated

: widely known and praised a celebrated author

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