as in famous
widely known
several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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Chef Raheem Sealey, famous for his time in the kitchen at KYU and his beloved barbecue spot Drinking Pig, has found his way back to Miami.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
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The release of Good American Family, an Ellen Pompeo limited series based on the adoption of Natalia Grace by Kristine and Michael Barnett, has brought the very famous case back to the spotlight.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2025
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Another recalled bitterly that Martin had demolished a building nearby that was designed in part by famed Beach architect Morris Lapidus, designer of the Fontainebleau Hotel, to build the Eighty-Seven Park luxury condo.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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Jennie: The Ruby Experience is at the famed Radio City Music Hall for one night only.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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Trump also targeted the law firm Covington & Burling through an executive order while Perkins Coie, another prominent law firm that Trump targeted with an executive order, took the issue to court and won a temporary restraining order against the order.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
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As a growing number of prominent 2021 campaign supporters have defected to rally behind Cuomo, Adams isn’t ruling out running as an independent in November’s general mayoral election in addition to the Democratic primary.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ruth Reichl, the celebrated food writer and longtime restaurant critic for the New York Times, will be in Henrico on Thursday to promote her new book.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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The film, based on Georges Simenon’s 1950 novel, stars Depardieu as a celebrated but tyrannical actor grappling with personal and professional decline.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, the Launch Test Kitchen, located on the View Level, will invite guest chefs throughout the season to bring their culinary creativity to Oracle Park, presenting innovative food concepts inspired by San Francisco’s renowned restaurant scene.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Over the years, 21 Woods Road has been home to a number of notable names, including the renowned violinist Pinchas Zukerman, the actress Tuesday Weld, the publisher Cass Canfield, and the director James Signorelli.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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