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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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Anderson's parents, Harry Loy Anderson Jr. and former model Inger Anderson, were also well-known as a philanthropic couple, with her father serving as a board member on the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the National Board of Governors for the American Red Cross.
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Taylor Swift is well-known for her enthusiastic awards show audience dancing.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Feb. 2025
Also well-known for their excellence are the school’s top performance ensembles — the Symphony Orchestra, Mambo Orchestra, Swing Choir and award-winning Preservationists.
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Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Logan Paul Claims To Be Best Heel Since 'Professional Wrestling Started'
While Bliss is well-known for her title reigns and rivalries, she is also known for her iconic partnerships.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
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First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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well-known
adjectiveˈwel-ˈnōn
: known by many people
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