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
Weinberg is one of Hollywood’s most prolific and well-known talent managers and producers.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
This entire story was another hoax written by a Trump-hater who is well-known for his sensationalist spin.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
The more minor regulations are not always well-known or clearly displayed.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
This is well-known in the bee world and backed up by the U.S. Department of Agriculture research.
—Martha Ann Overland, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
This entire story was another hoax written by a Trump-hater who is well-known for his sensationalist spin.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
The more minor regulations are not always well-known or clearly displayed.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
This is well-known in the bee world and backed up by the U.S. Department of Agriculture research.
—Martha Ann Overland, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-known
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-known
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The all cash deal, valued at $1.375 billion, will merge two of the most famous Italian luxury fashion brands under one roof.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Augusta National will play host to 95 of the top golfers on the planet this weekend, and only one will don the famous green jacket early Sunday evening.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Set right on the thoroughfare that runs through its famed namesake area, you are surrounded by a wealth of shops, restaurants, and historical sites.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The issue comes up in group chats, on web forums, and even, occasionally, in couples-therapy sessions that the famed psychologist Julie Gottman facilitates.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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Greer served as chief of staff to then-trade representative Robert Lighthizer during the first Trump administration, giving him a front row seat and a prominent role in negotiations with China on tariffs and an eventual trade agreement.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Among them was the explanation that Wuhan – the Chinese city where the virus first began spreading – is home to a prominent virology lab.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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On Monday, April 7, Washington, 70, and Goldberg, 69, appeared at an event at the James Earl Jones Theatre — formerly known as the Cort Theatre — in Manhattan to pay tribute to Jones, the celebrated stage and screen actor who died at 93 in September 2024.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Set on a rhodium lapel pin, this piece merges industrial shine with organic form, a subtle nod to the celebrated flower of the Kentucky Derby.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Manuel Olivo Ortiz, whose son attended the concert but did not return home, was among those anxiously waiting outside the club known for its traditional Monday parties where renowned national and international artists perform.—
Danica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, April 8, past winners of the renowned golf tournament will gather for the Champions Dinner at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The series flips the script on an industry notorious for unequal pay by leveling the playing field.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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When over 200 immigrants, mostly Venezuelans, were deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison on March 15, just as J.G.G. v Trump was being heard, tattoos were among the reasons some migrants were sent there, potentially in error.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-known. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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