famed

adjective

ˈfāmd How to pronounce famed (audio)
Definition of famednext
as in famous
widely known San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge

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Recent Examples of famed The pair tapped Van Eyssen, an alum of famed Asian hospitality brand Aman, to curate the spa’s program, which reflected her thoughtful and holistic approach to wellness. — Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 The barbecue joint makes an appearance in a memorable scene in the season premiere as Ted (Sudeikis) introduces his British friends, Rebecca, Keeley and Higgins, to the famed sauce. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Many on social media have taken to calling the new eagle Jolene after the famed female rival from the Dolly Parton song of the same name. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 The famed Tondré Vineyard, planted by the late Tondré Allarid in a former broccoli field, was also the source of a fabulous 2022 JMC Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir, paired with a wild mushroom and goat cheese crostini. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for famed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for famed
  1. famous
  2. celebrated
  3. renowned
  4. prominent
  5. notorious
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  • That disposition, building inside a system with no certainty of outcome, is what every emerging market requires from the people inside it who are not yet famous enough to wait.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Opulent Gundel, the famous café and restaurant that opened in 1910, is nearby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of famous
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  • Considering Banks’ filmography spans 50 years and includes Breaking Bad’s assortment of highly celebrated villains, Dalton knew the weight of such a statement.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
  • That’s the all-important question every sports car fan is asking about Mazda’s most celebrated car.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of celebrated
Adjective
  • New materials are from renowned brands like Koi, POSCA, and Staedtler—you’ll even find Iwata airbrush machines available at Michaels.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of renowned
Adjective
  • One of the most prominent discounts, though, is on a Le Creuset Sautese Oven, which is a whopping $150 off — but not for much longer.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The endorsement deal with Daktronics raised suspicion because the company doesn’t do business with the general public and doesn’t need prominent athletes or celebrities to pitch its products.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • For the fans, Europe’s spring classics, notorious for their cobblestones and miserable weather, had delivered that year.
    — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Season 2 pits Batman against more of Gotham’s most notorious criminals while continuing the show’s stylish blend of detective stories, classic comic book influences, and old-school film noir.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of notorious

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