as in famous
widely known
an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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Recent Examples of well-known
Jones is most well-known for his time as the starter for the New England Patriots after Tom Brady left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Miller was well-known for grace under pressure on the gymnastics floors.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Parisi is well-known in metro Detroit as a sandwich and overall food enthusiast.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In addition, one of our key targets is to continue collaborating with our strategic business partners in the industry to well-known by the end consumers as a reliable, innovative, and trendsetting denim fabric producer.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
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Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Miller was well-known for grace under pressure on the gymnastics floors.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Parisi is well-known in metro Detroit as a sandwich and overall food enthusiast.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In addition, one of our key targets is to continue collaborating with our strategic business partners in the industry to well-known by the end consumers as a reliable, innovative, and trendsetting denim fabric producer.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-known
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Eufy Marswalker and RoboVac Omni S2 This is the famous stair climber.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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Beethoven's Ninth, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Some classical music organizations would save Beethoven's famous symphony for the final program of the season to end with a big splash.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Oscar Isaac stars as Victor Frankenstein, the famed scientist of classical literature who brings a creature (Jacob Elordi) to life through a monstrous experiment.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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In preparation for the role, Marbeck researched Godard’s work prior to Breathless — from short films to his film criticism for the famed French movie magazine Cahiers du Cinema.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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As for the appearance of a celebrated Beatle, that moment also had roots in the past.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the center of it lies the cast bronze Caryatid, circa 1870, attributed to French sculptor Louis-Félix Chabaud, who is renowned for his sculptures at the Louvre and the Palais Garnier opera house.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Netflix’s new film Inspector Zende dramatizes the relentless pursuit of Charles Sobhraj by Madhukar Zende, one of India’s most renowned police officers.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, just as wedding bells chime, chaos ensues when the notorious Ghost Bandits raid his bank.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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While crawfish frogs might be notorious for their rap sheets full of B&Es, they are also said to have a distinct sound when calling, almost like the sound of someone snoring.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-known. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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