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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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The industrial northern pocket of Chinatown housing Pacific Electric is well-known to ravers and foodies — Insomniac’s Naud Street warehouse is close by, and the upscale cocktail bar Apotheke and pan-Asian restaurant Majordomo are around the corner.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
One of the most well-known is orchitis, or inflammation of the testicles.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Modena is also well-known as one of the greatest producers of balsamic vinegar in the world.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Jawa’s popularity soared through the post-World War II decades, with the bikemaker becoming particularly well-known for its reliable two-stroke singles, exporting bikes to over 120 countries.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
One of the most well-known is orchitis, or inflammation of the testicles.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Modena is also well-known as one of the greatest producers of balsamic vinegar in the world.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Jawa’s popularity soared through the post-World War II decades, with the bikemaker becoming particularly well-known for its reliable two-stroke singles, exporting bikes to over 120 countries.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-known
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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