Celebrated vs. Famous — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Celebrated and Famous
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Celebrated
Known and praised widely; noted.
Famous
Well or widely known.
Celebrated
Famous or widely praised
She became a celebrated actress, but never won any major awards.
Famous
First-rate; excellent
Had a famous time at the party.
Celebrated
Simple past tense and past participle of celebrate
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Famous
Known.
Celebrated
Having celebrity; distinguished; renowned.
Celebrated for the politeness of his manners.
Famous
In the public eye.
Some people are only famous within their city.
Celebrated
Widely known and esteemed;
A famous actor
A celebrated musician
A famed scientist
An illustrious judge
A notable historian
A renowned painter
Famous
To make famous; to bring renown to.
Celebrated
Having an illustrious past
Famous
Celebrated in fame or public report; renowned; mach talked of; distinguished in story; - used in either a good or a bad sense, chiefly the former; often followed by for; as, famous for erudition, for eloquence, for military skill; a famous pirate.
Famous for a scolding tongue.
Famous
Widely known and esteemed;
A famous actor
A celebrated musician
A famed scientist
An illustrious judge
A notable historian
A renowned painter
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