famous
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But the famous SI name still resonates with generations of consumers and Authentic has sought ways to capitalize on it, from selling replica covers to opening branded resort hotels in Chicago and Nashville.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
That device was most famous for landing its few, brave buyers the moniker “glassholes.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
It remains Galsworthy’s most famous individual novel and established him as a serious writer and a progressive public voice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Burslem is the birthplace of the late Motorhead frontman Lemmy, while another famous singer grew up here.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“Toledo is famous for this marzipan. It’s made of almonds from the local trees and honey from the local hives. Its aroma has filled our streets for centuries.”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.