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Recent Examples of famed
Have a ‘Spring Fling’ On May 16, the Theodore Payne Foundation will host its inaugural Spring Fling fundraiser at the Mulholland Tennis Club in Los Angeles, honoring Susan Gottlieb, the architect of the famed Gottlieb Native Garden in Beverly Hills.
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Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
During the event, the famed journalist also pointed out specifically that breast cancer cases have been rising among younger women, and encouraged others to prioritize screenings.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
While these famed hats were originally worn by women, today, men also enjoy wearing their own styles to the event.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
According to his LinkedIn page, Kelly, originally a fashion designer, began honing his craft at the famed Pacha in Ibiza, Spain.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
During the event, the famed journalist also pointed out specifically that breast cancer cases have been rising among younger women, and encouraged others to prioritize screenings.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
While these famed hats were originally worn by women, today, men also enjoy wearing their own styles to the event.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
According to his LinkedIn page, Kelly, originally a fashion designer, began honing his craft at the famed Pacha in Ibiza, Spain.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for famed
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The most famous shredder of all time is Eddie Van Halen.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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This remote coastline in western Australia is a stark contrast to the country's more famous beaches, such as Bondi Beach, but is just as beautiful.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The menu is an homage to the most celebrated Peruvian dishes, with big platters of ceviche and tiradito, saltados and rice with chicken, beef and seafood.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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David Vanacore was the most celebrated composer of the evening, picking up the Golden Note Award for his entire career, but also getting the annual kudos that have regularly become his due on top of the lifetime achievement honor.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The multi-bedroom residences provide space for kids to spread out, and the resort offers fun and educational activities through the Ritz-Carlton’s renowned Ambassadors of the Environment program.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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When the news broke Wednesday that Ted Turner, the renowned media and sports mogul, had died at the age of 87, leading voices in the media and entertainment world showered praise upon his legacy.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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The couple, who married last year in Italy, have become increasingly prominent in fashion circles, a particular passion of Sánchez Bezos, 56, who also serves as vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, another passion.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The school has become the continent’s most prominent professional dance training institution in recent years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Despite outstanding architecture, what makes this imposing building truly notorious is its storied past.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Someone else brought up a great point; traditional hummingbird nectar is notorious for making a sticky mess.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famed. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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