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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 historic voyage of the Bayeux Tapestry to London’s British Museum has been a popular sensation, with VIPs like the UK’s King Charles and French president Emmanuel Macron attending a reception to welcome the famed 11th-century embroidery. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 After his famed tenure leading Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls to six championships, Jackson joined the Lakers in 1999 and immediately began another era of major success for the 17-time NBA champion franchise. — Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026 The 93-year-old performer, who trained under the famed Lee Strasberg, represents one of the last living connections to the original American practitioner of Method acting. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026 The Spanish-style gem, designed by famed architect Wallace Neff, hosts seven bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for famed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for famed
  1. famous
  2. celebrated
  3. renowned
  4. prominent
  5. notorious
Adjective
  • Emilia Clarke and Emma D’Arcy, famous for playing Targaryen baddies, presented an award at the ceremony.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
  • To mark the beginning of the new football season, SI Swimsuit reshared photos Monday of NFL significant others who have posed for the famous swimwear issue, including Brittany Mahomes.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of famous
Adjective
  • Big names holding the pen Some celebrated playwrights are theater categories unto themselves.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Rising from an impoverished background to become a celebrated stage star in Romania, the actress and directing debutante has defied all odds to reach the starry heights of the Lido.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrated
Adjective
  • The health system has seven hospitals, two nursing homes, a renowned transplant center, and several urgent cares, doctors’ offices and clinics across Miami-Dade, with more than 15,000 full-time employees.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Both print shops are renowned for their close, cooperative, boundary-pushing work with artists.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of renowned
Adjective
  • Epstein investigation churns in Congress Black is the latest among several prominent figures, including former President Clinton and Bill Gates, who have been asked to appear as part of the Oversight Committee’s long-running probe of Epstein.
    — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • While the film festival has always drawn stars sporting designer style from various fashion houses and labels, the couture streak for the 2026 red carpet feels far more prominent than in years past.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • Bohm was speeding in his BMW on Dead Man's Curve, a notorious stretch of Southern California’s Pacific Coast Highway.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In its early decades, the hotel hosted the notable and the notorious of Gilded Age New York, evolving alongside Herald Square and spending its later years as the Hotel Metro.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of notorious

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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famed. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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