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famed

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Synonyms & Antonyms of famed

widely known

San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge

Synonyms for famed

big-name,
celebrated,
famous,
noted,
notorious,
prominent,
renowned,
star,
visible,
well-known

Words Related to famed

fabled,
fabulous,
legendary

infamous

distinguished,
eminent,
exceptional,
great,
illustrious,
leading,
notable,
noteworthy,
outstanding,
preeminent,
prestigious,
remarkable,
supereminent,
superior

important,
significant

acknowledged,
recognized,
respected

favorite,
popular,
preferred

estimable,
honorable,
reputable,
respectable

formidable,
redoubtable

Near Antonyms for famed

insignificant,
unimportant

inconspicuous

undistinguished,
unexceptional

unpopular

Antonyms for famed

anonymous,
nameless,
obscure,
uncelebrated,
unfamous,
unknown,
unsung

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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2021.

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