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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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a famous battle
famous people
a famous phrase
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Recent Examples of famous
The striking split-screen Saturday hinted at the deeply unsettled moment in politics, as our most famous billionaires offer competing views of how to fix Washington.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025
The result was a raucous and at times sentimental at television's most famous comedy hour.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
This train of thought eventually led me to question the growing number of men, both famous and not, who choose to have children later in life.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 11 Feb. 2025
But what happened with Drake and Millie Bobby Brown, who became famous at a very young age because of Stranger Things?
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2025
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025
The result was a raucous and at times sentimental at television's most famous comedy hour.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
This train of thought eventually led me to question the growing number of men, both famous and not, who choose to have children later in life.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 11 Feb. 2025
But what happened with Drake and Millie Bobby Brown, who became famous at a very young age because of Stranger Things?
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for famous
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George Morrison, a former instructor at the famed Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, took Hackman under his wing and schooled him in the Method technique, teaching him to draw from personal experiences in his acting.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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In a statement released in December last year, Popovich expressed his desire to return to coaching while showcasing his famed wry sense of humor.—
David Close,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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But the layered character study also acquires emotional heft from the fact that Rodgers and Hammerstein would go on to become one of the most celebrated creative teams in musical-theater history, far eclipsing Rodgers and Hart.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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The legendary rocker again took the stage at Studio 8H on Sunday night (Feb. 16), closing out the three-hour event with a historic nod to one of the most celebrated albums in rock history.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2025
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One pole of the action is the Green Dolphin Hotel, where Hezekiah and Alec finally find a place to land, and where Hezekiah’s ability to speak Chinese, a legacy from a Chinese grandmother, endears him to the proprietor, Mr. Lao (Jason Tobin, quiet and wonderful); some Elephants are around as well.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Parker Hall The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories can make your smartphone feel modular.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
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Biden also commuted the sentences of most of the inmates on federal death row, and pardoned prominent figures including the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Once in Boston, he is paired with Detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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Vanderbilt University's sprawling 340-acre campus ranks among the most beautiful college footprints in the country, according to a new review from Condé Nast Traveler.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The moment of Matt seeing Elektra outlined in the rain with his special senses is nothing short of beautiful.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The sales team positioned the series by highlighting three key strengths: Its renowned IP and the commercial success of recent Stephen King TV adaptations such as Castle Rock and Chapelwaite; its talent; and its sophisticated narrative crafted by an experienced creative team.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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Frost, who may best be known for his anchor turns on both CNBC in the U.S., and Sky News, is also CEO of Paradine Productions, the production vehicle founded in 1961 by his father, the renowned journalist and interviewer Sir David Frost.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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There’s such a great playfulness and a balance between the two of them.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
25 Feb. 2025
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He’s called it one of the greatest American independent films.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Famous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famous. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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