renowned
Known by many
Renowned means widely known and esteemed, famous for excellence or achievement: a renowned scientist, renowned for her generosity.
The word carries more weight than simply famous—it suggests admiration and respect earned over time.
Someone can be famous for scandal, but renowned implies distinction worth celebrating.
Greatly respected, admired
- respectedHeld in high regard
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- illustriousWidely admired for achievements
- distinguishedNotable and respected
prominent · preeminent · notable · reputable · authoritative · influential · august · venerable
Familiar to many
- famedWidely known, admired
- famousWidely known, much recognized
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- recognizedPerceived as familiar
prominent · notable · public · high-profile · recognizable · star · luminary · celebrity
esteemed
Greatly respected, admired
- respectedHeld in high regard
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- illustriousWidely admired for achievements
distinguished · prominent · preeminent · notable · reputable · authoritative · influential · august · venerable · dignified
well-known
Familiar to many
- famedWidely known, admired
- famousWidely known, much recognized
- celebratedWidely known and praised
recognized · prominent · notable · public · high-profile · recognizable · star · luminary · celebrity · headliner
legendary
Famous beyond ordinary measure
mythic · timeless · immortal · classic · historic · unforgettable · enduring · eternal · ageless · seminal
acclaimed
Publicly and enthusiastically praised
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- laudedPublicly honored or celebrated
- applaudedExpressed approval audibly
praised · hailed · honored · extolled · glorified · commended · recognized · feted · toasted · saluted
- famefame, famous, celebrity, famed, well-known
- reputationreputation, reputable, bad reputation, repute, disreputable
- statusstatus, prestige, ranking, reputation, elite
- establishedestablished, recognized, accepted, acknowledged, confirmed
- legendarylegendary, mythic, iconic, heroic, immortal
- positive wordsyes, good, great, excellent, wonderful
renownedunknown
Not yet discovered
obscure · anonymous · nameless · unheard-of · unsung
renownedundistinguished
Lacking notable qualities
unremarkable · insignificant · unexceptional · ordinary · commonplace
- renowned poetCelebrated writer of verse
- renowned authorsWriters of great fame
- renowned artistsFamous makers of creative works
- renowned professorsFamous academics who teach