Synonyms of famednext
: known widely and well : famous

Examples of famed in a Sentence

a bowl of the restaurant's famed chili San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge.
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Rooms Stepping into a room at The Berkeley feels like the first sip of its famed afternoon tea—calming, refreshing, and instantly soothing. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026 The recent rains mean the islands’ famed waterfalls are flowing full force. Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026 The rest of the cast included Emily Jillette (wife of famed magician Penn Jillette), actress Amy Acker (Alias, Chicago Med) and Broadway actor James Carpinello. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 The second floor of the building, which housed Evangeline's famed Costume Mansion, also suffered smoke damage. Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for famed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of famed was circa 1533

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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/famed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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