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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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On top of her sustainability credentials, the princess is well-known for her love of sport, with her role as patron of the Rugby Football Union allowing her sporty side to take the spotlight.
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Olivia Allen, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
While most well-known for its couture heritage, Dior’s beauty line arrived almost immediately after its debut collection in 1947, starting with Miss Dior, whose early success set the stage for a full expansion into makeup and skin-care essentials.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 14 Jan. 2026
John Harbaugh is more well-known than most head-coaching candidates, having spent the past 18 seasons in the spotlight coaching the Baltimore Ravens as an annual Super Bowl contender.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Consider the case of Bathhouse, probably the most well-known of the businesses in the second wave of NYC sauna culture.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 14 Jan. 2026
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Olivia Allen, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
While most well-known for its couture heritage, Dior’s beauty line arrived almost immediately after its debut collection in 1947, starting with Miss Dior, whose early success set the stage for a full expansion into makeup and skin-care essentials.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 14 Jan. 2026
John Harbaugh is more well-known than most head-coaching candidates, having spent the past 18 seasons in the spotlight coaching the Baltimore Ravens as an annual Super Bowl contender.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Consider the case of Bathhouse, probably the most well-known of the businesses in the second wave of NYC sauna culture.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 14 Jan. 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 16 Jan. 2026.
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