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much-talked-about vs much talked about

Both "much-talked-about" and "much talked about" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Much-talked-about" is a hyphenated compound adjective used before a noun to describe something that has received a lot of attention or discussion. On the other hand, "much talked about" is a phrase where "much" is an adverb modifying the verb "talked about."

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 6335 views

much-talked-about

This is a correct hyphenated compound adjective used before a noun to describe something that has received a lot of attention or discussion.

Use "much-talked-about" before a noun to describe something that has been widely discussed or talked about.

Examples:

  • The much-talked-about movie finally premiered last night.
  • She is the much-talked-about author of the best-selling novel.
  • The much-talked-about scandal rocked the political world.
  • The much-talked-about event attracted a large crowd.
  • The much-talked-about celebrity made a surprise appearance.
  • Nov 19, 2024 ... Does the much talked about weight loss from breastfeeding actually happen months post partum? 5 weeks pp here. I can't fathom how ...
  • Jun 15, 2022 ... A Trip into the Much Talked about and Widely Misunderstood CrossFit Gym. Over 3 and half years ago, a good friend of mine joined a CrossFit ...
  • Jun 15, 2024 ... A problem that I don't see to be much talked about - toxicity on the part of those who buy. Discussion. Sorry, this post was deleted by the ...
  • Apr 3, 2023 ... 2572 likes, 26 comments - alex_delany on April 3, 2023: "The much talked about last fit pic taken at the legendary 14th St. apartment (#4)* ...
  • Jun 24, 2024 ... 1995 – Bob Taylor builds the much-talked-about “Pallet Guitar” from warehouse pallets to emphasize it's the builder that matters as much as ...
  • May 8, 2024 ... Recreation of the much talked about @fixdessertchocolatier knafeh chocolate bar. We used our pistachio paste and morello cherry jam, to add a little extra tang.
  • Sep 26, 2024 ... Here's the video featuring that much talked about REVERSE CREAMING method of making cakes. We video'd it for the Pastry Arts Summit.
  • Jul 15, 2024 ... A bit late to this much talked-about presentation by @avenirgrowth 's @JaredSleeper @HannahBao6 @DavidPrilutsky on SaaS' middle-age troubles ...
  • Feb 17, 2020 ... 547 likes, 10 comments - crepesofwrath on February 17, 2020: "The much-talked-about broccoli reuben from @courtstreetgrocers was worth ...

Alternatives:

  • widely discussed
  • highly talked about
  • frequently mentioned
  • popular topic of conversation
  • well-known for discussion

much talked about

This is a correct phrase where "much" is an adverb modifying the verb "talked about."

Use "much talked about" when you want to emphasize that something has been the subject of a lot of discussion or conversation.
  • Nov 19, 2024 ... Does the much talked about weight loss from breastfeeding actually happen months post partum? 5 weeks pp here. I can't fathom how ...
  • Jun 15, 2022 ... A Trip into the Much Talked about and Widely Misunderstood CrossFit Gym. Over 3 and half years ago, a good friend of mine joined a CrossFit ...
  • Jun 15, 2024 ... A problem that I don't see to be much talked about - toxicity on the part of those who buy. Discussion. Sorry, this post was deleted by the ...
  • Apr 3, 2023 ... 2572 likes, 26 comments - alex_delany on April 3, 2023: "The much talked about last fit pic taken at the legendary 14th St. apartment (#4)* ...
  • Jun 24, 2024 ... 1995 – Bob Taylor builds the much-talked-about “Pallet Guitar” from warehouse pallets to emphasize it's the builder that matters as much as ...
  • May 8, 2024 ... Recreation of the much talked about @fixdessertchocolatier knafeh chocolate bar. We used our pistachio paste and morello cherry jam, to add a little extra tang.
  • Sep 26, 2024 ... Here's the video featuring that much talked about REVERSE CREAMING method of making cakes. We video'd it for the Pastry Arts Summit.
  • Jul 15, 2024 ... A bit late to this much talked-about presentation by @avenirgrowth 's @JaredSleeper @HannahBao6 @DavidPrilutsky on SaaS' middle-age troubles ...
  • Feb 17, 2020 ... 547 likes, 10 comments - crepesofwrath on February 17, 2020: "The much-talked-about broccoli reuben from @courtstreetgrocers was worth ...

Alternatives:

  • widely discussed
  • highly talked about
  • frequently mentioned
  • popular topic of conversation
  • well-known for discussion

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