famed

adjective

ˈfāmd How to pronounce famed (audio)
Synonyms of famednext
: known widely and well : famous

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a bowl of the restaurant's famed chili San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge.
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The famed highway—which turns 100 this year—passes through bustling cities, natural landmarks, and quirky roadside attractions, so there’s plenty of things to see (and do) along the way. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026 An experiment with artificial intelligence at the famed annual Richard Wagner festival in the southeastern German town of Bayreuth drew boos from the audience after producing a staging that appeared to leave some spectators confused. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Three famed rock singers take Connecticut by storm this week. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 The famed Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja – who made history over the years by trekking some of the world’s highest peaks – has been confirmed dead after an avalanche struck his expedition in Pakistan earlier this week. — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for famed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Aug. 2026.

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