Examples of well-known in a Sentence
an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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El Niño is well-known to amplify global average surface temperatures and is expected to lead to a record warm year in 2027, while boosting temperatures this year to some extent as well.
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Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Equally well-known as a solo artist with 10 albums to her credit and as the founder and driving force behind the groundbreaking Lilith Fair all-women music festival, Sarah McLachlan is having a moment.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
While some seasoned travelers swear by it, others say it's become too well-known to work consistently.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
In addition to acting work, Doyle was well-known for his numerous appearances on game shows like Password Plus, Super Password, and Match Game.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
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Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Equally well-known as a solo artist with 10 albums to her credit and as the founder and driving force behind the groundbreaking Lilith Fair all-women music festival, Sarah McLachlan is having a moment.
—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
While some seasoned travelers swear by it, others say it's become too well-known to work consistently.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
In addition to acting work, Doyle was well-known for his numerous appearances on game shows like Password Plus, Super Password, and Match Game.
—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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