Famous for means known to many people because of something. After for, name the thing a person or place is known for: famous for its cheese, famous for its beaches. For a role or a job, use as: famous as a singer.
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be famous for + noun/-ing; be famous as + role
- Naples is famous for its pizza, and we ate it three times in two days.
- Our history teacher was famous for giving surprise tests on Monday mornings.
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First versionThe city is famous by its old bridges.
RevisionThe city is famous for its old bridges.
By can seem right because it is so common in passive sentences: written by, made by. But the reason someone or something is famous is introduced with for.
Famous is used for good or neutral fame. If the fame is bad, use notorious for: This road is notorious for accidents.
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Long before she started acting in films, she was famous ___ a singer.
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as — After the gap comes a role, a singer, and a role is introduced with as: she was known as a singer. For names the reason someone is famous: famous for her songs.
Write about your hometown. Say what it is famous for and which of those things you advise guests to try.
My hometown, Tula, is famous for its gingerbread, and I always tell guests to try the one with jam inside.
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