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
The freak athlete part is well-known.
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Tracy Kimball, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
This native perennial is well-known for surviving in tough conditions.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The Princess of Wales is well-known for her warm interactions with kids, and one of her go-to moves when greeting children is to bend down to their eye level.
—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Aniston Famed actress Jennifer Aniston is well-known for posting workout inspo on her Instagram.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
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Tracy Kimball, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
This native perennial is well-known for surviving in tough conditions.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The Princess of Wales is well-known for her warm interactions with kids, and one of her go-to moves when greeting children is to bend down to their eye level.
—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Aniston Famed actress Jennifer Aniston is well-known for posting workout inspo on her Instagram.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-known
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The barren landscape, despite its harsh conditions (daytime temperatures often exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit), was—and still is—famous for its connection to many legends of treasure.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Mega-shows on Rio's famed shoreline have become a draw to the city, and Madonna and Lady Gaga have given similarly massive performances in front of the iconic Copacabana Palace hotel in recent years.—
Rodrigo Viga Gaier,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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The service Staff are young, creative, attentive—balancing friendliness with just the right dose of Japan’s famed omotenashi hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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The couple, who married last year in Italy, have become increasingly prominent in fashion circles, a particular passion of Sánchez Bezos, 56, who also serves as vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, another passion.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The school has become the continent’s most prominent professional dance training institution in recent years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Food and drink The hotel's restaurant, Enna, is helmed by executive chef Rodolfo Castellanos—one of the most celebrated culinary figures in Oaxaca, and someone whose name carries serious weight in the region's dining scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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When the footage from a celebrated 1996 first-contact expedition in the Amazon resurfaces decades later, a triumphant story of discovery unravels into a reckoning with colonialism, documentary ethics, and the lasting impact on the Korubo people.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The multi-bedroom residences provide space for kids to spread out, and the resort offers fun and educational activities through the Ritz-Carlton’s renowned Ambassadors of the Environment program.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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When the news broke Wednesday that Ted Turner, the renowned media and sports mogul, had died at the age of 87, leading voices in the media and entertainment world showered praise upon his legacy.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Despite outstanding architecture, what makes this imposing building truly notorious is its storied past.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Someone else brought up a great point; traditional hummingbird nectar is notorious for making a sticky mess.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-known. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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