important β of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
distinguished β made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous: a distinguished scholar. Synonyms: renowned, illustrious.
famous β having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. Synonyms: famed, notable, illustrious. Antonyms: unknown, obscure.
celebrated β A celebrated person or thing is famous and much admired.
prominent β standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable: Her eyes are her most prominent feature.
outstanding β prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
big-name β having a widespread public reputation as a leader in a specified field; famous: a big-name doctor; a big-name actress.
famed β very well known and, often, highly regarded; famous.
illustrious β highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader.
noted β well-known; celebrated; famous: a noted scholar.
preeminent β eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
vip β A VIP is someone who is given better treatment than ordinary people because they are famous, influential, or important. VIP is an abbreviation for 'very important person'.
august β August is the eighth month of the year in the Western calendar.
big-league β Sports. of or belonging to a major league: a big-league pitcher.
lionlike β a large, usually tawny-yellow cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa and southern Asia, having a tufted tail and, in the male, a large mane.
lofty β extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
name β a dictionary of given names that indicates whether a name is usually male, female, or unisex and often includes origins as well as meanings; for example, as by indicating that Evangeline, meaning βgood news,β comes from Greek. Used primarily as an aid in selecting a name for a baby, dictionaries of names may also include lists of famous people who have shared a name and information about its current popularity ranking.
star β any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
superior β higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
superstar β a person, as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for his or her services.