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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The famed Magic City adult entertainment club won’t be featured at next week’s Atlanta Hawks promotional night, the NBA announced on Monday. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 As reported, last October the company unveiled the Golden Goose Arena in Milan, designed by Novembre Studio, the architectural firm helmed by famed designer Fabio Novembre. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Mar. 2026 Might Alderton draw us a more complex portrait of the man who sets not only the famed opening lines of Pride and Prejudice, but all the ensuing events of the novel into motion? Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026 While sardines contain plenty of nutrients, including protein, vitamin D, and calcium, omega-3 fatty acids are primarily responsible for the famed skin health benefits. Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/famed. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on famed

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster