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San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge
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Recent Examples of famed
The tabloid reported that the famed commentator was hurt by the remarks.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Apr. 2025
She's also followed in her brother's acting footsteps, graduating from The Juilliard School’s famed MFA Acting program in 2023.
—Amy Jamieson, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
But when a team is coming off a World Series title, and that team happens to play just a few miles from the famed Hollywood sign, Opening Day is that much more grand.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
In Key West, grab a cold one at the famed Sloppy Joe’s bar, see the famous five-toed cats at the Ernest Hemingway Home, dive into history at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, and watch the glorious sunsets at Mallory Square.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Apr. 2025
She's also followed in her brother's acting footsteps, graduating from The Juilliard School’s famed MFA Acting program in 2023.
—Amy Jamieson, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
But when a team is coming off a World Series title, and that team happens to play just a few miles from the famed Hollywood sign, Opening Day is that much more grand.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
In Key West, grab a cold one at the famed Sloppy Joe’s bar, see the famous five-toed cats at the Ernest Hemingway Home, dive into history at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, and watch the glorious sunsets at Mallory Square.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for famed
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The all cash deal, valued at $1.375 billion, will merge two of the most famous Italian luxury fashion brands under one roof.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Augusta National will play host to 95 of the top golfers on the planet this weekend, and only one will don the famous green jacket early Sunday evening.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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On Monday, April 7, Washington, 70, and Goldberg, 69, appeared at an event at the James Earl Jones Theatre — formerly known as the Cort Theatre — in Manhattan to pay tribute to Jones, the celebrated stage and screen actor who died at 93 in September 2024.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Set on a rhodium lapel pin, this piece merges industrial shine with organic form, a subtle nod to the celebrated flower of the Kentucky Derby.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Manuel Olivo Ortiz, whose son attended the concert but did not return home, was among those anxiously waiting outside the club known for its traditional Monday parties where renowned national and international artists perform.—
Danica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, April 8, past winners of the renowned golf tournament will gather for the Champions Dinner at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Greer served as chief of staff to then-trade representative Robert Lighthizer during the first Trump administration, giving him a front row seat and a prominent role in negotiations with China on tariffs and an eventual trade agreement.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Among them was the explanation that Wuhan – the Chinese city where the virus first began spreading – is home to a prominent virology lab.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The series flips the script on an industry notorious for unequal pay by leveling the playing field.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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When over 200 immigrants, mostly Venezuelans, were deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison on March 15, just as J.G.G. v Trump was being heard, tattoos were among the reasons some migrants were sent there, potentially in error.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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