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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For a deeper dive, the To Kalon Collective Experience brings together several expressions from the famed vineyard in a private tasting paired with small plates. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026 Earle is no stranger to the SI Swimsuit family, making her debut in the famed magazine in 2024. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 Kubo spent a significant chunk of his youth career at the famed La Masia academy in Barcelona, generating hype as a potential star. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 12 May 2026 Beachgoers planning out their summer swims on the East Coast may take a moment to consider the yearly arrival of a famed ocean predator. ABC News, 11 May 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 16 May. 2026.

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