celebrated

adj.
Known and praised widely; noted. See synonyms at noted.

adjective

Widely known and esteemed: distinguished, eminent, famed, famous, great, illustrious, notable, noted, preeminent, prestigious, prominent, redoubtable, renowned. See knowledge/ignorance, respect/contempt/standing.

adj

Definition: distinguished, famous
Antonyms: inexalted, inglorious, obscure, plain, unknown

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IN BRIEF: Honored (as a holy day or feast day) by conducting or engaging in religious, commemorative, or other solemn ceremonies or by refraining from ordinary business

They celebrated the baby's birthday last Thursday.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: widely known and esteemed
  Synonyms: famed, far-famed, famous, illustrious, notable, noted, renowned

Meaning #2: having an illustrious past
  Synonyms: historied, storied

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