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as in famed
widely known
a book about some of the most famous people of the last century
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
the review gushed that the restaurant offered some truly famous Southern-style cooking
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Recent Examples of famous
Those who will tell him the famous Patterson-Gimlin film isn't real.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were famous child stars in the '90s.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Eliza embraced the famous Wimbledon whites in a button-up vest with long pants, while Amelia wore a the same vest and shorts in a muted navy.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
With menus inspired by the seasons, rotating dishes, bold flavors and comforting classics adorn the menu, like their famous crispy fried chicken and their shrimp and grits.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for famous
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were famous child stars in the '90s.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Eliza embraced the famous Wimbledon whites in a button-up vest with long pants, while Amelia wore a the same vest and shorts in a muted navy.
—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
With menus inspired by the seasons, rotating dishes, bold flavors and comforting classics adorn the menu, like their famous crispy fried chicken and their shrimp and grits.
—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for famous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for famous
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Merrywood is the largest home designed by the city’s famed architect, James Gamble Rogers II.
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Lipa’s library will permanently reside inside the famed Livraria Lello bookshop in Porto, Portugal.
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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The announcement came on the anniversary of the birthday of Devgn’s father Veeru Devgan, a celebrated Hindi cinema’ stunt choreographer who passed away in 2019.
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The United States used two first-half goals to cruise past the Aussies, with the American attack looking dangerous even without the celebrated attacker.
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.
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His father, Manuel Cepeda, was a prominent figure in the Colombian Communist Party, and was assassinated in 1994 during a particularly bloody era in Colombia's internal conflict.
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The chatbot’s responses include citations and prominent links to news outlets.
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Both will air live from the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the renowned Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, Florida, per a press release.
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The pinnacle of their trip was a private session with a renowned tinware master in Takaoka, a city famous for its centuries-old metalworking heritage.
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Sneakers are always calling my name (a great travel companion).
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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“Famous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famous. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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