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Appreciated being famous (10)

Ross

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recognised

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'appreciated' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for recognised that I've seen before include "Acknowledged" , "Was aware of" , "appreciated" , "given approval" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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