Well-known synonyms

famous

(Informal) Excellent; very good; first-rate

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widely-known

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notorious

Widely known, especially for something bad; infamous.

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renowned

Famous, celebrated, or well-known.

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reputable

Regarded as proper usage; standard

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eminent

Noteworthy, remarkable, great

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illustrious

The definition of illustrious is someone well-known and respected for skill in a particular field.

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familiar

Taking undue liberties; presumptuous:

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popular

Pertaining to or deriving from the people or general public. [from 16th c.]

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celebrated

Known and praised widely; noted.

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recognized

Notable; distinguished; honored.

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prominent

Eminent; distinguished above others.

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famed

Much talked about or widely known; famous; renowned (for something)

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long-familiar

frequently experienced; known closely or intimately

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noted

The definition of noted is well-known.

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well-respected (related)

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lesser-known (related)

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notable

One of a council of prominent persons in pre-Revolutionary France called into assembly to deliberate at times of emergency.

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common

Having no special designation, status, or rank:

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acclaimed

Greatly praised or lauded, revered, highly respected.

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in the public eye

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infamous

(Law) Convicted of a crime, such as treason or felony, that carries a severe punishment. No longer in technical use.

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obscure (antonym)

Difficult to understand.

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undiscovered (antonym)

That has not yet been discovered; unexplored.

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established

Of a religion, church etc.: formally recognized by a state as being official within that area.

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public

The definition of public is something that is related to, available to or known by people.

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leading

Of or performing a lead in a theatrical production:

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better-known (related)

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renown (related)

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prolific (related)

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respected (related)

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unfamiliar (antonym)

Not within one's knowledge; strange:

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unknown (antonym)

Not known; unfamiliar:

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knowledge (related)

Widely known and discussed

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well-know (related)

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feted (related)

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well-respect (related)

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highly-esteemed (related)

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highly regarded (related)

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much-respect (related)

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best-known (related)

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