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
An active member of the local National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter and well-known for cooking and selling food to raise funds for her church, the boycott presented Gilmore with the opportunity to amplify her talents.
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Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Laflare added that Blatt has always been well-known in the community, even before her rap career took off.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
The Boots Fragrance boutique is located within the new retail development Broadgate Central, and carries 400 scents ranging from the niche to the well-known, with prices that stretch from mass to luxury.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Haring was already well-known by then, and the last thing Riccoboni wanted to do was bother a famous artist who appeared to be in a rush.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
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Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Laflare added that Blatt has always been well-known in the community, even before her rap career took off.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
The Boots Fragrance boutique is located within the new retail development Broadgate Central, and carries 400 scents ranging from the niche to the well-known, with prices that stretch from mass to luxury.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Haring was already well-known by then, and the last thing Riccoboni wanted to do was bother a famous artist who appeared to be in a rush.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-known
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In 2006, researchers at Newcastle University found, in a study that became famous, that people were more likely to put money in an honesty box to pay for their coffee or tea when photographs of eyes were posted above the box.—
L. Carol Ritchie,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, some famous fathers have doubled that average age, becoming dads past the age of 65.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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Pedro had planned to spend October 19, the day of the Louvre heist, at the famed museum with his mother and grandfather.—
Caroline Baum,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sanders, 70, is one of several local bluesmen who have performed for decades in the famed Black nightclub in the sleepy town of Indianola.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The team settled for adding TE Josh Whyle and defensive lineman Arron Mosby from the practice squad to the active roster, but Green Bay is apparently in on one prominent free-agent defensive back as well.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Several prominent business leaders have already voiced cautious optimism, seeing in Mamdani a chance to reset the relationship between City Hall and commerce.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Thanksgiving, one of America’s most celebrated holidays, is known for its nostalgic flavors, like turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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That shouldn't come as much of a surprise, though, given that the drama's co-creator is Taylor Sheridan, the celebrated writer and producer known for shows such as Yellowstone, its prequels 1883 and 1923, and Mayor of Kingstown.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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North Carolina is renowned for its music, creativity, and breathtaking mountain views, but its large-scale artworks offer another compelling reason to visit the state.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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While ski resorts can be found all over the continent, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Norway are particularly renowned for their ski-friendly climates, terrain, and infrastructure.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, as the show continues to capture audiences with a dramatization of one of the most notorious true crime cases in modern American history, the man responsible for the killings is asking viewers to consider watching with a skeptical mind.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Especially when that witch is perhaps the most notorious one in history.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-known. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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