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 Kelly family is well-known in the Baltimore area.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Trump has made his displeasure of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell well-known and threatened to attempt to fire him, even though the appointment to chairman has historically been protected from presidential meddling without cause.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 22 May 2025
Venezuelan couple in Idaho seeks asylum Gregory and Oriana’s home state of Táchira, in western Venezuela on the Colombian border, is well-known for its longtime opposition to the country’s regime.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025
While the tangible costs of poor legal contract management—such as unexpected renewals and unnecessary expenses—are well-known, the costs of poor psychological contract management are often overlooked.
—Lindsay Phillips, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Trump has made his displeasure of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell well-known and threatened to attempt to fire him, even though the appointment to chairman has historically been protected from presidential meddling without cause.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 22 May 2025
Venezuelan couple in Idaho seeks asylum Gregory and Oriana’s home state of Táchira, in western Venezuela on the Colombian border, is well-known for its longtime opposition to the country’s regime.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025
While the tangible costs of poor legal contract management—such as unexpected renewals and unnecessary expenses—are well-known, the costs of poor psychological contract management are often overlooked.
—Lindsay Phillips, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-known
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The show is meant to resemble the actual speaking engagements Twain did after he had become established as one of the world’s most famous and popular authors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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Inclusive dining options do not include the hotel’s most famous eatery, high-end Oscar’s Steakhouse, by former Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The famed Michelin Red Guide is coming to Philadelphia, and inspectors are already scouting local restaurants to award the famed Michelin star.—
Tulasi Srinivas,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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Sugar Mill Tucked into the mountainside that starts just meters from the sand, Half Moon's famed Sugar Mill is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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This news dovetails with previous events, such as Trump welcoming the prominent antisemites Nick Fuentes and Kanye West to his home for dinner.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Many of the familiar names are not on it, including Christian Pulisic, the team’s most prominent player, who scored a memorable goal in the loss to Germany last time the U.S. team played in East Hartford.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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Perhaps not coincidentally, Chloe has grown up to be a celebrated journalist and activist, while Nikki is a recovering addict whose son has been raised by Chloe.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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The celebrated rapper, wearing a black leather jacket over a white T-shirt, drew a crowd of spectators in the rain outside the courthouse.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
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Jacques Pépin: The renowned chef and cookbook author shares stories from his life and kitchen.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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The Saint James pop-up at Printemps New York (One Wall Street, NYC) is open to the public for a limited one-month run, offering an introduction to the renowned Normandy craftsmanship with no passport required.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Holan described the Wayfair child trafficking hoax as one of the most notorious cases of a campaign of disinformation against a company.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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He was taken to the notorious Terrorism Confinement Center, or CECOT, before being transferred to a facility with better conditions in April.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-known. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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