famous
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1.0
- adjective
- /ˈfeɪməs/
- Which British artist is famous for his spot paintings?
- the most famous
- become famous
- made famous
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Watch on YouTubeBut do you recall the most famous reindeer of all?
- But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all?
- That's a cover of the famous song more than words.
- And her throwaway answer is, well, she's famous, which she isn't.
- And Muskie gave this famous press conference in the snow.
- And she said my daddy's the most famous man in the world.
- I speak of course about the world famous Morgan Morgan.
- You are in fact, use, you know, Walt Whitman's famous phrase, multitudes.
- We had a case where quite a famous fitness influencer died.
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The castle is famous for its breathtaking views and rich history.
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You're like the most famous rock and roll photographer in the world.
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Would you like to be famous and in what way?
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Becoming the most famous woman in the world.
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Is she famous or something?
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This was done with a technique that was made famous by Man Ray.
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It's because Thai cuisine is so famous and so unique.
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Today, the composer is a famous man, an Oscar winner for his movie themes.
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His name was Gibson Grange, and he was one of the most famous actors in Hollywood.
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Many people admire the famous scientist for her groundbreaking discoveries.
Synonyms
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1.0
Familiar to many people and often talked about
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3.9
Easy to see or remember because it stands out
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4.2
Very famous and admired, like a hero from old stories
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4.4
Very well known and seen as a symbol of something
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3.7
Worth attention because it is important or unusual
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4.1
Well known and respected for being very good
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3.5
Well known and respected by many people
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3.3
Well known and admired for a particular skill or quality
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3.2
Famous and admired for important achievements or qualities
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5.6
A person who is well known and respected in their field
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7.4
Well known and respected for important work
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6.5
Known and admired by many people far away
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Etymology
Famous comes from the old Latin word fama, which meant 'talk' or 'report'. So someone famous is someone many people talk about, and this is the same root as fame.