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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
famous players
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Recent Examples of famous
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.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
The bi-continental film tells the story of a famous Spanish chef who returns from Uruguay to Spain to attend her mother’s funeral.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
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
While plants in the mint family are famous for popping up in unwanted places, controlling the spread isn’t as hard as it is made out to be.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
The bi-continental film tells the story of a famous Spanish chef who returns from Uruguay to Spain to attend her mother’s funeral.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
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
While plants in the mint family are famous for popping up in unwanted places, controlling the spread isn’t as hard as it is made out to be.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for famous
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Fans will recall Vivian looking for a cocktail dress at a boutique on the famed luxury fashion street.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
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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As one of the few Black doctors in Kansas City after the Civil Rights era, Carter established a family practice that provided excellent care to local residents.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Dairy milk promotes growth and recovery Dairy milk is an excellent source of high-quality protein, containing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair and growth, said Heckler.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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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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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 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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The piece's stamp on the back also signified that it was brought to the United States by a high-end importer and sold to a prominent art collector, Markow said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Here are some of the most beautiful tulip festivals to catch across the globe as well as how tulips came to have cultural significance in each destination.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Rylance carries a striking and beautiful complexity across the series.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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The renowned pastor joined the TODAY show on March 26 to discuss the health scare.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 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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So, if the audience doesn’t dismiss it on account of the language barrier (as in subtitles), then that would be great.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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His disapproval on inflation is even greater at 58 percent.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Famous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famous. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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