notorious

Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples

known and recognized by many people
famousShe went from poor and anonymous to rich and famous.
well knownShe's a well-known artist.
renownedThe area is renowned for its beauty.
world-famousThey stayed in a world-famous hotel.
celebratedHe's a celebrated writer of children's stories.
legendaryHe once met the legendary singer, Eartha Kitt.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Fame and famous
A-list
A-lister
acclaimed
annal
anyone
catapult
go down in the annalsidiom
high-profile
hit the headlinesidiom
household word
illustrious
legend
name
notoriety
notorious
notoriously
overexposed
world-famous
world-renowned
Z-list

celebrated | American Dictionary

celebrated
adjective
us/ˈsel·əˌbreɪ·t̬ɪd/
famous for some special quality or ability:
Kelley was the most celebrated clown of his era.