Definitions

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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Famous Guests: Kardashians, Jenners, Q-Tip, Jaden Smith Attitude Towards Press: Much of the event was documented in the 2014 season nine finale of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Famous and not so famous fans erupted in chants of "O-G! O-G!" for player OG Anunoby, who scored the winning three points.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Ticket prices for Monday's game are out of the reach of most New Yorkers, but the self-proclaimed "World's Most Famous Arena" will still be packed to the rafters, with celebrity fans courtside.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Famous examples include the giant tortoises of the Galapagos and the extinct Dodo of Mauritius.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Here’s why Merle Hodge was now the proprietor and sole employee of Merle’s Famous Lazarus Boat Tours: He was the previous proprietor and sole employee of Merle’s Famous Fisherman Tours.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley

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