Synonyms of famednext
: known widely and well : famous

Examples of famed in a Sentence

a bowl of the restaurant's famed chili San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge.
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When the famed Rachofsky House first hit the market in October of last year, it was being sold for $23 million. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026 To truly grasp the wonder that turned famed naturalist John Muir into Yosemite’s chief advocate, go a little farther down the trail with Incredible Adventures, an eco-tour company based in San Francisco. Matt Bell, AFAR Media, 19 May 2026 The series itself follows the famed adventurer as he's joined by celebrities for exciting journeys in the wilderness. Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 Wilson—who’s known the famed actor for about six years now—was surprised to see him during his set. Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for famed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of famed was circa 1533

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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/famed. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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