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

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Authentic specializes in acquiring and investing in famous retail properties that have foundered.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But the famous SI name still resonates with generations of consumers and Authentic has sought ways to capitalize on it, from selling replica covers to opening branded resort hotels in Chicago and Nashville.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The QIA is famous for “trophy assets” in real estate, particularly in London, where it owns a cluster of the city’s icons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The persistence of this faith despite repeated evidence reminds me of the famous 1950s study of cult members who kept expecting UFOs to arrive.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

I’m reminded of those perfect Saturday afternoons when Dad would bake his famous madeleines and Mom would stop working to play board games with me and Andre at the kitchen table.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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