55
famous(adjective, great, sound, respect, knowledge)
41
distinguished(adjective, great, sound, respect, knowledge)
41
celebrated(adjective, great, sound, respect, knowledge)
40
eminent(adjective, strong, great, sound, respect)
38
notable(adjective, strong, great, sound, respect)
38
renowned(adjective, strong, great, sound, respect)
33
prominent(adjective, great, sound, respect, knowledge)
30
famed(adjective, great, sound, respect, knowledge)
29
noted(adjective, great, respect, knowledge, solid)
26
well-known(adjective, great, sound, honest, solid)
22
glorious(adjective, great, excellent, bright, important)
20
important(adjective, great, extraordinary, famous, outstanding)
19
noteworthy(adjective, great, solid, extraordinary, important)
19
acclaimed(adjective, great, sound, honest, proper)
19
brilliant(adjective, great, excellent, bright, wonderful)
19
respected(adjective, significant, admired)
18
great(adjective, strong, respect, knowledge, excellent)
18
outstanding(adjective, great, excellent, solid, extraordinary)
17
exalted(adjective, great, famous, outstanding, grand)
14
splendid(adjective, great, excellent, bright, wonderful)
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