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
Moët Hennessy is the wines and spirits division of the company, which is well-known for its prestigious Champagne labels, including Dom Perignon, along with cognac and fine wines.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
London’s pricing zones are the most extensive and the most well-known.
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Their commitment to their clients and values of empathy, excellence, curation, and transparency is well-known and well-respected in the industry.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is the best and most well-known Mr. Irrelevant.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
London’s pricing zones are the most extensive and the most well-known.
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Their commitment to their clients and values of empathy, excellence, curation, and transparency is well-known and well-respected in the industry.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is the best and most well-known Mr. Irrelevant.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-known
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The bi-continental film tells the story of a famous Spanish chef who returns from Uruguay to Spain to attend her mother’s funeral.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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The release of Good American Family, an Ellen Pompeo limited series based on the adoption of Natalia Grace by Kristine and Michael Barnett, has brought the very famous case back to the spotlight.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2025
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Another recalled bitterly that Martin had demolished a building nearby that was designed in part by famed Beach architect Morris Lapidus, designer of the Fontainebleau Hotel, to build the Eighty-Seven Park luxury condo.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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Jennie: The Ruby Experience is at the famed Radio City Music Hall for one night only.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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Trump also targeted the law firm Covington & Burling through an executive order while Perkins Coie, another prominent law firm that Trump targeted with an executive order, took the issue to court and won a temporary restraining order against the order.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee is set to hear testimony regarding that proposal on Wednesday morning, including from the leaders of two prominent initiatives that are aimed at bringing production back to the state.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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Ruth Reichl, the celebrated food writer and longtime restaurant critic for the New York Times, will be in Henrico on Thursday to promote her new book.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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The film, based on Georges Simenon’s 1950 novel, stars Depardieu as a celebrated but tyrannical actor grappling with personal and professional decline.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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The renowned pastor joined the TODAY show on March 26 to discuss the health scare.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 Mar. 2025
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Over the years, 21 Woods Road has been home to a number of notable names, including the renowned violinist Pinchas Zukerman, the actress Tuesday Weld, the publisher Cass Canfield, and the director James Signorelli.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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The most notorious incident involved Bret Hart during WCW Starrcade 1999, where a mistimed superkick from Goldberg resulted in a severe concussion that ultimately contributed to Hart's premature retirement.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The show is about a mission to bring down notorious Nazi Dr. Josef Mengele.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-known. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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