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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For more than a century, biology has been guided by the principles of inheritance first described by Gregor Mendel through his famous pea plant experiments.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

It’s stuffed as full of conventions as it is famous names: Robert F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon, H.R.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Joel Greenblatt isn’t a household name, but the value investor was already famous in financial circles 20 years ago for returns that were at least as good as Berkshire Hathaway in its heyday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“It is a place where people have got to know us not as famous people but as neighbors, friends, parents. I really treasure our friendships here because they have substance,” Steenburgen added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

In the margin, Cecily had drawn a hilarious picture of a Roman senator named Cato the Younger who was famous for his filibustering.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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