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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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His father is arguably one of the hunting industry’s first and most well-known celebrities, thanks to his founding of Realtree in 1986 and his role as host of the popular Monster Bucks videos and Realtree Outdoors series.
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Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
While red and blue light (and their combination, purple) are most well-known for their use in treating signs of aging and blemishes, respectively, the Age-R Booster Pro also offers inflammation-reducing green light and radiance-boosting orange light.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Mägi is well-known to Estonian audiences, appealing to both adults and children on local television.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The artist behind the work has become well-known for his satirical creations, including a working 18-karat gold toilet which was exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City in 2017.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
While red and blue light (and their combination, purple) are most well-known for their use in treating signs of aging and blemishes, respectively, the Age-R Booster Pro also offers inflammation-reducing green light and radiance-boosting orange light.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Mägi is well-known to Estonian audiences, appealing to both adults and children on local television.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The artist behind the work has become well-known for his satirical creations, including a working 18-karat gold toilet which was exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City in 2017.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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