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 After a day of adventuring in Zion National Park—hiking the famed Narrows or climbing those towering sandstone cliffs—how’s slinking into mineral-rich hot spring pools for a relaxing soak session sound? — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 The Bible also references the area around Tel Azekah as the site of the famed battle between David and Goliath. — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025 Some of the interviews include ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith , New York Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns , and famed horse racing trainer Bob Baffert . — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025 The trio’s history with each other dates back to when Rollins and Reigns were members of the famed faction called The Shield. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for famed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for famed
  1. famous
  2. celebrated
  3. renowned
  4. prominent
  5. notorious
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  • The all cash deal, valued at $1.375 billion, will merge two of the most famous Italian luxury fashion brands under one roof.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Augusta National will play host to 95 of the top golfers on the planet this weekend, and only one will don the famous green jacket early Sunday evening.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of famous
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  • On Monday, April 7, Washington, 70, and Goldberg, 69, appeared at an event at the James Earl Jones Theatre — formerly known as the Cort Theatre — in Manhattan to pay tribute to Jones, the celebrated stage and screen actor who died at 93 in September 2024.
    — Tommy McArdle, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Set on a rhodium lapel pin, this piece merges industrial shine with organic form, a subtle nod to the celebrated flower of the Kentucky Derby.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of celebrated
Adjective
  • On Tuesday, April 8, past winners of the renowned golf tournament will gather for the Champions Dinner at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.
    — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Manuel Olivo Ortiz, whose son attended the concert but did not return home, was among those anxiously waiting outside the club known for its traditional Monday parties where renowned national and international artists perform.
    — Danica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of renowned
Adjective
  • But the coaching change Juve made last month – discussed at length in this previous column – instantly pushed the him into a more prominent role.
    — Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Even the normally undemonstrative Sarabia was prominent in the post-match as fans and players celebrated a job almost completed.
    — Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • The series flips the script on an industry notorious for unequal pay by leveling the playing field.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • When over 200 immigrants, mostly Venezuelans, were deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison on March 15, just as J.G.G. v Trump was being heard, tattoos were among the reasons some migrants were sent there, potentially in error.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of notorious

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