Synonyms for Celebrated (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (widely known and esteemed):
famed, famous, illustrious, notable, noted, renowned, far-famed
WordNet sense 2 (having an illustrious past):
storied, historied
WordNet sense 3 (having or deserving or conferring glory):
glorious
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