: 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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The lobby also acts as an entryway to some of Boston’s most famed eateries and watering holes. Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 On Sunday night at Daniel, executive chef Daniel Boulud moved seamlessly through his famed Upper East Side dining room, passing champagne to fellow chefs and welcoming guests to an evening of fine dining for a cause. Sam Falb, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025 Following the success of its inaugural edition, the international extension of New York’s famed Tribeca Festival promises an even more robust lineup of U.S. independent films, Portuguese cinema, series, music showcases and live talks. Jamie Lang, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025 Real estate, which has long been a trademark of his famed wealth, has slumped as a financial market due to higher interest rates and, in some areas, less demand due to elevated costs. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 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 20 Mar. 2025.

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