famed

adjective

ˈfāmd How to pronounce famed (audio)
Definition of famednext
as in famous
widely known San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge

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Recent Examples of famed In ancient times, the Turkish Riviera town of Bodrum was known as Halicarnassus, and its famed mausoleum was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Explore the Wild West from the back of a rickety wagon as characters share famed fables about Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox, Pecos Bill, John Henry and Hekeke. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Its most recent East Coast expansion is at the famed luxury outlet destination Woodbury Commons, joining an impressive roster of neighboring brands, including Gucci and Prada. — Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 People reported that Abigail Anderson, Erin Andrews, Charissa Thompson, Greg Olsen, and Aric Jones were also among the famous faces descending upon the famed venue for the festivities. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for famed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for famed
  1. famous
  2. celebrated
  3. renowned
  4. prominent
  5. notorious
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  • Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 June 2026
  • On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of famous
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  • The Côtes de Provence is one of the world's most celebrated wine regions, producing around 90% of its output in rosé.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Jackson once again claims more R&B hits in America than any other artist, and one of his most celebrated singles even manages to hit a new peak decades after its release.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of celebrated
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  • Sutton said The Wounded Blue first purchased the officer a wheelchair before connecting him with a renowned spinal surgeon through the same anonymous donor.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • Born on a farm in Maine, and instructed in local flora by an aunt, Butler availed herself of science classes at the University of Minnesota and went on to become a renowned phycologist.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
Definition of renowned
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  • One prominent Cherokee named Katteuha co-wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, urging him to push for peace between the Native people and settlers.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The effect of protostar outflows on their environment can be seen in the JWST image via the prominent blue ridges.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of prominent
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  • The memory industry is notorious for its boom and bust cycles.
    — Bailey Lipschultz, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • One of the most notorious lynchings during the Jim Crow period in America was of Leo Frank, a Jewish man.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of notorious

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