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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-known
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The funeral will take place in St. Peter's Square, the famous large plaza in front of the basilica in Vatican City.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, SpaceX private astronaut and billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman proposed launching a private mission to boost, and also perhaps repair and upgrade, the famous telescope.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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From solemn oaths to intricate voting procedures and the famed white smoke, here’s how the centuries-old process unfolds.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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The premier event held at the famed Churchill Downs has become one of the most coveted social events of our time.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
28 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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Many of the most celebrated anime series, including Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, and One Piece, began as manga titles.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Their synergy and captivating performances quickly elevated them to one of NXT's most celebrated tag teams, culminating in a reign as NXT Tag Team Champions.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hollywood veterans as both producers and former co-chiefs of the film division at MGM, DeLuca and Abdy are renowned for their deep relationships with visionary moviemakers and long connection to prestige moviedom.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Cape Hatteras, North Carolina Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which stretches for about 70 miles, is renowned for its pristine beaches and the striking black-and-white striped Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Third-party cookies are notorious for helping analytics firms and advertisers track users’ activities, potentially violating their online privacy.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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El Salvador's top Catholic leader on Sunday urged President Nayib Bukele not to turn the country into a Guantanamo-style U.S. prison, after Bukele made a deal with Washington to house deported migrants from the United States in a notorious jail.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-known. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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