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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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Add Architectural Detail Reserve Home content creator Mallory Fletcher is well-known for the French flea market-style decor that infuses her Brooklyn apartment—and for her DIY chops.
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Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Operating at centre-back despite being more well-known as a right-back, Mukiele has registered defensive contribution returns in three of his last four appearances and appears to be a first choice in Regis Le Bris’ starting XI.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Ugg is well-known for its uber-warm footwear, but the brand also has high-quality home goods like this Ugg Duffield Throw Blanket that’s currently on sale in two colors at Amazon.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The homes of the legendary architect, who pushed the limits of design and technology, are well-known for their drip, drip, drips, even when they aren’t perched on water features.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
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Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Operating at centre-back despite being more well-known as a right-back, Mukiele has registered defensive contribution returns in three of his last four appearances and appears to be a first choice in Regis Le Bris’ starting XI.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Ugg is well-known for its uber-warm footwear, but the brand also has high-quality home goods like this Ugg Duffield Throw Blanket that’s currently on sale in two colors at Amazon.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The homes of the legendary architect, who pushed the limits of design and technology, are well-known for their drip, drip, drips, even when they aren’t perched on water features.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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