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famous [ˈfeɪməs] ADJ

world-famous ADJ

Usage examples with famous

to become famous
станови́ться изве́стным
famous last words! inf
не говори́ после́днего сло́ва!
to become famous for sth
стать знамени́тым чем-ли́бо
famous all over the world
всеми́рно изве́стный
to hobnob with the rich and famous
води́ть дру́жбу с бога́тыми и знамени́тыми

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The lyrics tell us she's yearning for an unnamed thoughtful, famous dreamboat do-gooder.
www.ew.com
It is believed that his performances made him famous, but almost no source attests to his attaining high virtuosity.
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His famous roller suit has 10 parts, which include a helmet, kneepads, armguards and protective wear.
www.digitaljournal.com
The orchestra presents famous musical arias, rock-hits and never getting old melodies of global cinematograph.
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He became famous as a teacher and ascete, eating only one frugal meal per day.
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Plenty of famous people come here, but he doesn't fuss over them.
www.abc.net.au
He named this new method schlieren photography, for which he is justifiably famous.
en.wikipedia.org
This was a famous book of rhymes for young children with several previous illustrators.
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The city is famous for its small commodity trade and vibrant free markets and is a regional tourist destination.
en.wikipedia.org
What's left is a reliable account of a famous life shoehorned into current ideology about the roles of men and women.
www.thestar.com

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