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known and recognized by many people


These words are all used to say that a person, place, etc. is known and recognized by many people.

The most commonly used word is famous.


She went from poor and anonymous to rich and famous.
The Statue of Liberty is New York City's most famous landmark.

Well known or renowned are common alternatives to famous. When well known is used before a noun, it is written with a hyphen.


She's a well-known artist.
The director is well known for his temper.
The area is renowned for its beauty.

If someone or something is famous everywhere, you can say they are world-famous.


They stayed in a world-famous hotel.

If someone or something is famous for some special quality or ability, you could use the word celebrated. This word is used more in writing than in speech and is slightly more formal than famous.


He's a celebrated writer of children's stories.

Legendary means very famous and admired or spoken about.


He once met the legendary singer, Eartha Kitt.

High-profile and prominent can be used when someone is famous because of their importance.


He met many high-profile politicians.
He's a prominent member of the Saudi royal family.

If someone is famous in a particular job or area of study, usually because they are respected or important, you could use eminent to describe them.


We studied Darwin and other eminent scientists.

Infamous and notorious are usually used when someone is famous for something bad.


The Boston Strangler was one of the world's most infamous serial killers.
The prison housed many notorious criminals.

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