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
Jones is most well-known for his time as the starter for the New England Patriots after Tom Brady left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Miller was well-known for grace under pressure on the gymnastics floors.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Parisi is well-known in metro Detroit as a sandwich and overall food enthusiast.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In addition, one of our key targets is to continue collaborating with our strategic business partners in the industry to well-known by the end consumers as a reliable, innovative, and trendsetting denim fabric producer.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
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Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Miller was well-known for grace under pressure on the gymnastics floors.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Parisi is well-known in metro Detroit as a sandwich and overall food enthusiast.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In addition, one of our key targets is to continue collaborating with our strategic business partners in the industry to well-known by the end consumers as a reliable, innovative, and trendsetting denim fabric producer.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-known
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One such diamond-dripping famous face was Zoë Kravitz, elevating the LBD Kravitz-style.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Walk Flex-relish Slip-ins These slip-on shoes are from the brand’s famous Go Walk collection, which many would argue is one of the most comfortable sneaker collections on the planet.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Oscar Isaac stars as Victor Frankenstein, the famed scientist of classical literature who brings a creature (Jacob Elordi) to life through a monstrous experiment.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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In preparation for the role, Marbeck researched Godard’s work prior to Breathless — from short films to his film criticism for the famed French movie magazine Cahiers du Cinema.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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As for the appearance of a celebrated Beatle, that moment also had roots in the past.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The kitchen turns out dishes influenced by a range of traditions, and with the recent addition of the renowned chef Byron Rubio, the menu is reaching new heights of creativity and refinement.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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That play is not part of Wilson’s renowned Century Cycle, a collection of 10 plays set in Wilson’s hometown of Pittsburgh that aim to evoke the Black experience across every decade of the 20th century.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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The most notorious of these events is the shooting of Trump during a Pennsylvania campaign rally last year.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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One of the most popular, and notorious, alprazolam—more commonly known as Xanax—has a half-life of only twelve hours.—
P.E. Moskowitz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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