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Recent Examples of famed
My hope is that Letters to Kafka works in concert with Letters to Milena, operating almost as a response to the famed 1950s book, even though having read that earlier work is not necessary to enjoy my novel.
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Christine Estima
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
The anterior wall, which is home to the famed G-spot, is sometimes discussed but perhaps not explored enough.
—Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
At 13, Jannik Sinner left home to train with a famed Italian tennis coach named Riccardo Piatti.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Phil Thompson's lifelong dream is to reach the summit of Wales' famed Snowdon.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Christine Estima
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
The anterior wall, which is home to the famed G-spot, is sometimes discussed but perhaps not explored enough.
—Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
At 13, Jannik Sinner left home to train with a famed Italian tennis coach named Riccardo Piatti.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Phil Thompson's lifelong dream is to reach the summit of Wales' famed Snowdon.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for famed
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One such diamond-dripping famous face was Zoë Kravitz, elevating the LBD Kravitz-style.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Walk Flex-relish Slip-ins These slip-on shoes are from the brand’s famous Go Walk collection, which many would argue is one of the most comfortable sneaker collections on the planet.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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As for the appearance of a celebrated Beatle, that moment also had roots in the past.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The kitchen turns out dishes influenced by a range of traditions, and with the recent addition of the renowned chef Byron Rubio, the menu is reaching new heights of creativity and refinement.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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That play is not part of Wilson’s renowned Century Cycle, a collection of 10 plays set in Wilson’s hometown of Pittsburgh that aim to evoke the Black experience across every decade of the 20th century.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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The most notorious of these events is the shooting of Trump during a Pennsylvania campaign rally last year.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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One of the most popular, and notorious, alprazolam—more commonly known as Xanax—has a half-life of only twelve hours.—
P.E. Moskowitz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famed. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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