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
Louisville's many nicknames are well-known: The Ville.
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Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 July 2025
The firm, called Butler and Associates, was well-known for its team of mothers who doubled as private investigators.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 July 2025
More seasoned and well-known boxers, including those paid millions of dollars in fight purses, are less likely to be attracted to a new model.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
Rayburn is well-known for being employee-centric, so this might seem counterintuitive.
—David A. Naylor, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 July 2025
The firm, called Butler and Associates, was well-known for its team of mothers who doubled as private investigators.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 July 2025
More seasoned and well-known boxers, including those paid millions of dollars in fight purses, are less likely to be attracted to a new model.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
Rayburn is well-known for being employee-centric, so this might seem counterintuitive.
—David A. Naylor, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-known
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One hurdle Doggett thinks could get in the way of progress in Austin is its most famous billionaire, Elon Musk.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Some are old and rare, some are big-screen famous and others are just, well, unusual.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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Pantera Xfinity Theatre, 61 Savitt Way, Hartford The famed metal band Pantera, who has been rocking since 1981, is at Xfinity Theatre on Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. $54.50-$792.40.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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Mark Ruffalo is in talks to reprise his famed Marvel role of Incredible Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, sources confirm.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
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There was also no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Estonia is widely considered a prominent tech hub in Europe.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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The celebrated animated paean to small-town Texas aired its final episode in 2009.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Even the celebrated success stories carry hidden costs, especially to society.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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In addition to serving traditional English mutton chops, Keens is renowned for its extraordinary clay pipe collection.—
Michael Solomon,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Bollea, who was 6 ft. 7 in. tall, appeared to dwarf Ferrigno, who was already renowned for his size.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 July 2025
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This being the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's landmark shark horror film, much of the convention was devoted to celebrating Jaws' milestone — for better or for worse — in the representation of the notorious marine mammals.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Pilgrimages to battlefields, ancient ruins, or notorious prisons have existed for centuries.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-known. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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