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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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Joy Burns Arena at the University of Denver’s Ritchie Center is well-known to skating enthusiasts as one of Colorado’s top ice skating spots, with NHL-sized rinks and an association with national champs, the University of Denver Pioneers.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
Chicken Salad Sandwich While the loss of Chick-fil-A's chicken salad sandwich resonated across the South, the less well-known but also beloved version at Cracker Barrel also disappeared.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
And while well-known for his larger-than-life physical presence and personality, Tom says Chris was, at his core, a man of faith and humility — and one with a child-like sensibility.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
The younger Reiner’s struggles with substance abuse were already well-known and there is no suggestion the killings were related to his father’s political views.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
Chicken Salad Sandwich While the loss of Chick-fil-A's chicken salad sandwich resonated across the South, the less well-known but also beloved version at Cracker Barrel also disappeared.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
And while well-known for his larger-than-life physical presence and personality, Tom says Chris was, at his core, a man of faith and humility — and one with a child-like sensibility.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
The younger Reiner’s struggles with substance abuse were already well-known and there is no suggestion the killings were related to his father’s political views.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
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 27 Dec. 2025.
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