: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web An acclaimed actor, writer and comedian who began his career with the famed sketch comedy troupe The State, Black went on to co-create TV series including Viva Variety, Stella, and Michael & Michael Have Issues. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2024 Located in the heart of the city along the famed Croisette, Vieux Port is one of the oldest ports on the Côte d’Azur and home to the largest motoryachts and superyachts at the show. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024 She was named after the famed Batman character As a huge comic book fan, Kevin named his only child after the iconic Batman villain. Jacklyn Krol, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024 The exhibit will feature a mural by famed graffiti artist Soraya Marquez, aka Indie184, and will be open to the public Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 at The Museum of Broadway in Times Square. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for famed 

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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 12 Sep. 2024.

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