Synonyms for famous
18 synonyms for “famous”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Famous as in “notable”
adjective: widely known and esteemed
- notable
- renowned
- famed
- noted
- celebrated
- illustrious
- legendary
- well-known
- distinguished
- known
- prominent
- eminent
- prestigious
- noteworthy
- magnificent
- mythical
- fabled
- far-famed
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