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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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In recent years, the museum has also held shows for Laurie Anderson, Osgemeos, Adam Pendleton, Georg Baselitz, Mark Bradford, and others who are already well-known, both within and beyond the art industry.
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The company is well-known among the young, first-time parents who use its service but is looking to increase its visibility with a broader consumer base ahead of a public listing.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
This non-native vine's aggressive tendencies are well-known, and the bright orange roots are easy to spot for removal.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Hurley is obviously more well-known than Underwood after back-to-back titles at UConn in 2023 and 2024, and his temper tantrums with officials are legendary.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The company is well-known among the young, first-time parents who use its service but is looking to increase its visibility with a broader consumer base ahead of a public listing.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
This non-native vine's aggressive tendencies are well-known, and the bright orange roots are easy to spot for removal.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Hurley is obviously more well-known than Underwood after back-to-back titles at UConn in 2023 and 2024, and his temper tantrums with officials are legendary.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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