Famed
Famed adjective - Widely known.
Usage example: San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge
Recognized and famed are semantically related. in renowned topic. In some cases you can use "Recognized" instead an adjective "Famed".
Recognized
Recognized adjective - Having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge.
Usage example: recognized experts on stem cell research
Famed and recognized are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Famed" instead an adjective "Recognized".
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- In addition, he's recognized as Ryo's equal in prowess and stature and is famed as the first known foreign practictioner of Kyokugenryu Karate, and as the first foreigner to ever master the discipline.
Source: Famed In-Story - Another example, which also appears under Flags of Our Fathers: The mother of one the Marines who raised the famed flag over Iwo Jima recognized her son in the picture - from the back.
Source: Parents Know Their Children - Famed In-Story / Humble Hero: Everywhere he goes, Archie will be recognized, yet amusingly he is always surprised by it.
Source: Literature / Archie Sheridan
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