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San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge
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In 2021, his famed annual Pre-Grammy Gala, which has been held the night before the ceremony every year since 1975, was postponed following his diagnosis with Bell’s Palsy, a serious but temporary condition that causes sudden weakness in facial muscles.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2026
This year, the overachieving non-Equity company is staging the famed 1960s tribal rock musical — in my experience, much harder to pull off than many directors expect.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Significantly taller than the aforementioned Cliffs of Moher (which only reach 702 feet), Sliabh Liag provides amazing views in nearly every direction and makes a convenient stop along the famed Wild Atlantic Way.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Baylin also recently penned the Lance Armstrong spec that sold to Apple this past spring with Ed Berger directing and Austin Butler attached to star as the famed cyclist.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 May 2026
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2026
This year, the overachieving non-Equity company is staging the famed 1960s tribal rock musical — in my experience, much harder to pull off than many directors expect.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Significantly taller than the aforementioned Cliffs of Moher (which only reach 702 feet), Sliabh Liag provides amazing views in nearly every direction and makes a convenient stop along the famed Wild Atlantic Way.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Baylin also recently penned the Lance Armstrong spec that sold to Apple this past spring with Ed Berger directing and Austin Butler attached to star as the famed cyclist.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for famed
Adjective
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Another woman asked Graciela about her famous picture of the lady of the iguanas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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On Tuesday, Laura Dern and actress Marissa Long were spotted on the famous Palais steps, with Dern turning heads in a long strapless black gown with pink feathers.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Playwright Nelson Rodrigues, one of Brazil’s most celebrated cultural figures, was even more lyrical.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Koch is the founder of Oxbow Carbon LLC and a celebrated figure in the worlds of fine wine, art and competitive sailing, most notably winning the America’s Cup in 1992.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Ishigaki is renowned for its pristine beaches, sapphire ocean and Wagyu beef.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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As a player, Roberto Carlos was renowned for his pace, positioning, and strength and his ability to shut down wingers, especially in one-on-one situations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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Now part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, this is one of the city’s most prominent addresses for creative types and travelers who know where to find the best service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The original sign for Joe Marty’s, named for a prominent local baseball player once thought to be a better prospect than Joe DiMaggio, wasn’t part of the listing.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Macy’s was notorious in its industry for how siloed its teams and culture were, characteristics that impeded prior turnaround efforts until Spring, CEO since 2024, instilled a culture of self-examination and an ability to admit mistakes before quickly moving on.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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But with little substance beyond the scares, the genre became notorious for drastic second-weekend drops in ticket sales.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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