famous as

Frequency: 7.062.9 per million words

Indicates the role or capacity in which someone is famous (e.g., famous as an actor).

famousfamous + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • He was famous as both a teacher and a scientist.
  • She became famous as a jazz singer in the 1960s.
  • The actor is famous as the star of several blockbuster movies.
  • Mozart was famous as a composer from a very young age.
  • The restaurant is famous as a destination for fine dining.
  • She's famous as an advocate for environmental protection.
  • The building became famous as a symbol of the city.
  • He's internationally famous as a wildlife photographer.
  • The novelist is famous as the author of mystery thrillers.
  • The city is famous as a center of art and culture.