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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The events took place in midtown Manhattan, a few blocks from the famous sports arena hosting the Finals, which was sealed off for the game by a large police presence.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Its most famous lyric is: “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need.”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

He gave one of his most famous quotes in the aftermath, words that reflected his frustration but also his fierce determination.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The deal allows Las Vegas-based Terrible’s, owned by the Herbst family and perhaps most famous for a string of gas stations and convenience stores, to operate the properties.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It was larger than most, standing just over fifteen feet high and carved from marble to mimic the famous Trevi Fountain in Italy.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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