famous

[fey-muhs] / ˈfeɪ məs /

ADJECTIVE

legendary, notable to many

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaimed brilliant distinguished eminent excellent glorious grand great honored illustrious important influential leading memorable noted notorious outstanding powerful preeminent prominent recognized remarkable renowned splendid well-known

WEAK

applauded august celebrated conspicuous elevated exalted extraordinary foremost high-profile imposing in limelight in spotlight lionized mighty much-publicized noble noteworthy of note peerless reputable signal talked about

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad common contemptible inconspicuous ineffective infamous inferior insignificant little low normal obscure ordinary poor powerless regular small stupid typical unimportant unimpressive unknown unnoteworthy unremarkable usual weak

WEAK

unnotable

Example Sentences

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It was widely publicised at the time, and Minogue received an outpouring of well wishes from fans, as well as public messages of support from famous figures.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

We could break bread with New York’s famous bagels, except the New York Times told us we have the better bagels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The famous image of Parks seated on the integrated bus was staged on the historic day Montgomery’s buses were officially integrated following a Supreme Court ruling.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Chinese researchers used the mRNA technology made famous during the Covid pandemic for their vaccine targeting the three main Ebola strains, including Bundibugyo.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

As we drive into Kahuku, we pass the famous shrimp trucks.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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