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San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge
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Recent Examples of famed
Kardashian, 45, appears not to be swayed by any of that, insisting in the latest episode of The Kardashians on Hulu that, actually, the famed first landing wasn't real.
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Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez reported that the thieves accessed the museum from the riverfront side, using a basket lift to reach the Apollon Gallery—a grand hall that houses the royal Crown Diamonds, including the famed Regent, the Sancy, and the Hortensia.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The owner of the space, and its famed first-floor taqueria El Jefe, was greeting new arrivals and handing out drinks, acting as the evening’s major domo.
—Nick Stern, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles' famed tush push was in the middle of another controversy during the team’s 38-20 win over the New York Giants on Sunday.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez reported that the thieves accessed the museum from the riverfront side, using a basket lift to reach the Apollon Gallery—a grand hall that houses the royal Crown Diamonds, including the famed Regent, the Sancy, and the Hortensia.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The owner of the space, and its famed first-floor taqueria El Jefe, was greeting new arrivals and handing out drinks, acting as the evening’s major domo.
—Nick Stern, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles' famed tush push was in the middle of another controversy during the team’s 38-20 win over the New York Giants on Sunday.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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In 2006, researchers at Newcastle University found, in a study that became famous, that people were more likely to put money in an honesty box to pay for their coffee or tea when photographs of eyes were posted above the box.—
L. Carol Ritchie,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, some famous fathers have doubled that average age, becoming dads past the age of 65.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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Thanksgiving, one of America’s most celebrated holidays, is known for its nostalgic flavors, like turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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That shouldn't come as much of a surprise, though, given that the drama's co-creator is Taylor Sheridan, the celebrated writer and producer known for shows such as Yellowstone, its prequels 1883 and 1923, and Mayor of Kingstown.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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North Carolina is renowned for its music, creativity, and breathtaking mountain views, but its large-scale artworks offer another compelling reason to visit the state.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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While ski resorts can be found all over the continent, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Norway are particularly renowned for their ski-friendly climates, terrain, and infrastructure.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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The team settled for adding TE Josh Whyle and defensive lineman Arron Mosby from the practice squad to the active roster, but Green Bay is apparently in on one prominent free-agent defensive back as well.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Several prominent business leaders have already voiced cautious optimism, seeing in Mamdani a chance to reset the relationship between City Hall and commerce.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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However, as the show continues to capture audiences with a dramatization of one of the most notorious true crime cases in modern American history, the man responsible for the killings is asking viewers to consider watching with a skeptical mind.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Especially when that witch is perhaps the most notorious one in history.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famed. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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