Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Well-known and recognized widely
Famous
/ˈfeɪməs/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He is a famous actor.This city is famous for its food.
Etymology:
The word famous comes from the Latin famosus, which means celebrated or renowned. It evolved in Anglo-Norman French as famous in the 14th century, maintaining its meaning.
Usage Statistics:
54 mentions per 1 million words 
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