famous athlete

collocation in English

meaningsoffamousandathlete

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famous
adjective
uk
/ˈfeɪ.məs/us
/ˈfeɪ.məs/
known and recognized by ...
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athlete
noun[C]
uk
/ˈæθ.liːt/us
/ˈæθ.liːt/
a person who is very good at sports or physical exercise, especially one who competes in ...
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(Definition offamousandathletefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoffamous athlete

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There was afamousathletewho was a member of one of the boards.
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His house contains memorabilia related to thefamousathlete.
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Owens specialized in the sprints and the long jump and was recognized in his lifetime as perhaps the greatest and mostfamousathletein track and field history.
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The highlight of the campaign included television commercials aired across a variety of networks that featured famous athletes from the brands they work with.
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She is one of the most famous athletes in her sport.
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The product has been at the center of multiple controversies with famous athletes allegedly using it for performance enhancement purposes.
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He is one of the world's most famous athletes in parachuting.
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The use of celebrities and famous athletes would also encourage smoking for youth.
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They also invite many famous athletes to the bar to talk.
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Tilden, who was one of the most famous athletes in the world for many years, today is not widely remembered, despite his former renown.
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The magazine provides in-depth look behind the scenes of famous athletes and celebrities, showcasing their families, vacations, and lifestyle.
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Track and field events have become the most prominent part of major athletics championships and many famous athletes within the sport of athletics come from this discipline.
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