as in famous
widely known
San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge
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Recent Examples of famed
Similar plant progressions occur by altitude on the mountains, along with the forest’s famed denizens, the wolf, coyote, moose, black bear, lynx, snowshoe hare, tick, mosquito, midge, deerfly, and blackfly.
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Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Petri hotel, which in turn, was formerly an old department store built by famed designer Wilhelm Lauritzen in 1928.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
As with most pro surfers who grew up in the region, Granger has done his fair share of contests at the famed pier.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Ferguson’s Law is named after the famed 18th-century philosopher rather than the paper’s author, who even centuries ago warned of the link between a nation’s debt and its decline.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Petri hotel, which in turn, was formerly an old department store built by famed designer Wilhelm Lauritzen in 1928.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
As with most pro surfers who grew up in the region, Granger has done his fair share of contests at the famed pier.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Ferguson’s Law is named after the famed 18th-century philosopher rather than the paper’s author, who even centuries ago warned of the link between a nation’s debt and its decline.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for famed
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The most famous shredder of all time is Eddie Van Halen.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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This remote coastline in western Australia is a stark contrast to the country's more famous beaches, such as Bondi Beach, but is just as beautiful.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The menu is an homage to the most celebrated Peruvian dishes, with big platters of ceviche and tiradito, saltados and rice with chicken, beef and seafood.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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David Vanacore was the most celebrated composer of the evening, picking up the Golden Note Award for his entire career, but also getting the annual kudos that have regularly become his due on top of the lifetime achievement honor.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Danish archaeologists recently uncovered a ship that was battered by the forces of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson — one of the most renowned naval commanders of his time.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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For the climbing crowd, Mount Rainier is renowned.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Most importantly, playing prominent roles alongside a respected veteran and thoughtful mentor in Zibanejad really seemed to propel the young wingers, who finished the season by combining for 43 points (24 for Lafrenière and 19 for Perreault) in the final 23 games.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Collagen loss accelerates, cell turnover slows, and deep wrinkles become more prominent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Despite outstanding architecture, what makes this imposing building truly notorious is its storied past.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Someone else brought up a great point; traditional hummingbird nectar is notorious for making a sticky mess.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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