These adjectives mean widely known and esteemed: a famous actor; a celebrated musician; an eminent scholar; a famed scientist; an illustrious judge; a notable historian; a noted author; a preeminent …

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FAMOUS definition: having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated. See examples of famous used in a sentence.

  • famed, notable, illustrious. Famous, celebrated, eminent, distinguished refer to someone or something widely and favorably known. Famous is the general word: a famous lighthouse.
  • Someone or something that is famous is very well known. .one of Kentucky's most famous landmarks.

    Did you know that many famous and highly intelligent folks were born here? People like Donald Trump, Ray Romano, and Fran Dresher got their start in this thriving borough.

    Someone or something that is famous is very well known. .one of Kentucky's most famous landmarks.

    Did you know that many famous and highly intelligent folks were born here? People like Donald Trump, Ray Romano, and Fran Dresher got their start in this thriving borough.

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