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famous Synonyms

Another word for famous

Choosing another word for famous depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Known about by many people; having widespread recognition, renown, or celebrity.

Usage Example

"Marie Curie became well-known around the world for her pioneering research on radioactivity."

Strongest
well-known
renowned
celebrated
famed
Strong
prominent
illustrious
eminent
acclaimed
notable
distinguished

• adjective (Context 2)

Excellent, splendid, or first-rate (used informally or in dated expressions of approval).

Usage Example

"The hikers worked up a splendid appetite after climbing through the brisk mountain air all morning."

Strongest
splendid
excellent
first-rate
Strong
capital
grand
marvellous
superb
fine

Opposites of famous

The opposite of famous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unknown
obscure
little-known
poor
wretched
unheard-of
dreadful
terrible
See all opposites of famous

• Nearby Words

famine
famish
famished
famous
famously
famousness
fan

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Famous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/famous
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