famed
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of famed
Explanation
Something that's famed is very well-known, or famous. Your dad's famed brownies are the highlight of every bake sale in town. The adjective famed basically means "renowned." In other words, something that's famed is famous, usually for its excellence. If a book is famed, it's either a bestseller or a classic, and if your English teacher is famed, it's probably hard to get into her classes because everyone wants to take them. The 16th century meaning of famed was "much talked about," from the now-obsolete verb fame, "spread abroad or report."
Example Sentences
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As the son of famed English folk singer-songwriters Richard and Linda Thompson, he has a musical pedigree — and gifts that are wholly his own.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
According to GuitarWorld, the 81-year-old guitarist had just finished performing his famed cover of J.J.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Its famed Research Triangle Park is flanked by Raleigh and Durham, which together had 812,000 residents as of mid-2025, up 9% since 2020.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Dubbed the "Eye of Istanbul" by fans, Guler was famed for his iconic black-and-white images that captured the soul of the Turkish city.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
We are Hassan and Amir, famed adventurers and the world’s greatest explorers, about to receive a medal of honor for our courageous feat...
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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