as in famous
widely known
several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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The American’s most famous painting Madame X (circa 1884) caused a scandal at the time for depicting socialite Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau with a dress strap hanging down off her shoulder.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
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How quantum histories interfere One of the most famous demonstrations of the mysterious nature of quantum mechanics is called the double-slit experiment.—
Matt von Hippel,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
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In November, the famed French hospitality group that operates luxury trains throughout Europe, will launch a new itinerary to coincide with Italy’s truffle season.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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That declaration is something Winans has focused on essentially all of his life as a member of gospel’s famed Winans family.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
27 June 2025
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Panahi has been the most prominent and consistent artistic voice in Iran against the current regime.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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All of those players are gone now — and the most prominent of the bunch have followed Lovullo closer to the other coast.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Located on the mezzanine level of the Sainsbury Wing which has reopened following a two-and-a-half-year transformational renovation and rehang in the galleries, the 80-seater restaurant and bar offers guests a unique opportunity to experience Chef Giorgio’s celebrated Italian cooking.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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For 46 years it’s been a wonderful ride, the sweetest of sagas, the Buss family treating the Lakers like their precocious child, nurturing, embracing, empowering, transforming them into arguably this country’s most celebrated sports franchise.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Since his retirement in 2017, Dickey, baseball’s last renowned knuckleballer, has watched the pitch slowly fade in a game increasingly focused on velocity and strikeouts.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Inquire Photo : Courtesy of Hedley Studios Your Own Bespoke-Scaled Car From Hedley Studios The U.K.-based Hedley Studios is renowned for its classic-car recreations, all of them smartly powered by a zero-emissions propulsion system.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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