known

adjective \ ˈnōn \

|Updated on: 15 Aug 2018

Definition of known

: generally recognized

a known authority on art

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The garden, off of Campbell Airstrip Road in East Anchorage, is also well known for its collection of peonies, now numbering over 50 varieties.

— Anchorage Daily News, "July is a great time to visit the Alaska Botanical Garden," 11 July 2018
Officers said the area is well known to investigators for drug activity, but did not say if that played a role.

— ruth bruno, courant.com, "Hartford Police Arrest Suspects In March, June Homicides," 11 July 2018
While the comic book world of creators, editors, artists, writers, letterers, and colorists has been mourning the loss of an icon, his legacy may not be as well known to casual or mainstream fans.

— alex abad-santos, Vox, "How Spider-Man: Homecoming paid homage to Steve Ditko," 7 July 2018
Dueling Pianos are well known for being a human jukebox.

— michelle mullins, Elgin Courier-News, "Elgin News Digest: Dueling Pianos to perform in East Dundee, Purple Heart Day barbecue set for Aug. 4, Fox River library board candidates sought, more," 6 July 2018
Monmouth's survey shows that O'Connor isn't well known and suggests that voters are not engaged with the race.

— NBC News, "Ohio special election emerges as Democrats' next best chance to stun GOP," 17 June 2018
Despite a controversy that cast doubt on Mr Conte’s truthfulness, President Sergio Mattarella asked the little-known law professor to seek the backing of parliament for western Europe’s first all-populist cabinet.

— The Economist, "A bizarre new government takes shape in Italy," 24 May 2018
Kings - Luka Doncic - Slovenia | Shooting Guard Doncic is the most mysterious player in the draft and may not be too well known among casual basketball fans.

— parth upadhyaya, Houston Chronicle, "2018 NBA Mock Draft - Lottery Picks," 15 May 2018
The Swedish minnows are one of the surprise packages in Europe this season, led by little-known English manager Graham Potter and managed to advance to the knockout stages from a group containing Athletic Bilbao, Hertha Berlin and Galatasaray.

— SI.com, "Arsene Wenger Criticises UEFA Ruling Which Sees Star Striker Aubameyang Cup-Tied in Europa League," 15 Feb. 2018

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