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widely known
an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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Recent Examples of well-known
Jean notes that Gondry’s visit also coincides with a focus this year on the use of animation in music videos, a domain in which the director is also well-known for his collaborations with the likes Of Björk, The White Stripes and Daft Punk.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Though Jonas is most well-known for his part in the music trio The Jonas Brothers — alongside older bros Joe and Kevin — he’s certainly made the rounds on stage and screen.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
The active stratovolcano is well-known for its frequent and continuous eruptions.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Next is The Cataracts, a series of clear pools and small falls set in a narrow gorge, followed by Dunn Falls, one of the more popular and well-known falls in Maine.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Though Jonas is most well-known for his part in the music trio The Jonas Brothers — alongside older bros Joe and Kevin — he’s certainly made the rounds on stage and screen.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
The active stratovolcano is well-known for its frequent and continuous eruptions.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Next is The Cataracts, a series of clear pools and small falls set in a narrow gorge, followed by Dunn Falls, one of the more popular and well-known falls in Maine.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-known
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The Swiss watchmaker has returned as world sponsor and official timekeeper of the famous Italian endurance rally for another year, releasing two new timepieces to mark the occasion.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Carla Worden via IMDb; Murray Close—Getty Images British child actor Lox Pratt, who is also set to star in the BBC’s upcoming Lord of the Flies series adapted from William Golding’s famous novel, will portray Harry’s schoolmate and nemesis, Draco Malfoy.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
10 June 2025
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The viewer gains the impression of being present for the interview sessions between Turner-Seed, Henri-Cartier-Bresson, Gordon Parks and the other famed photographers heard on the recordings.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 June 2025
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Legendary comic artist Jack Kirby’s work is featured on the cover as the first cover art of the famed superhero.—
Scott King,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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His script may go over the top, and a generally adept cast (which also includes prominent parts for Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Shalet Monique and others) copes variably with its excesses.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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The two prominent Idaho families joined when Andrus’s youngest daughter, Kelly, married Church’s son Chase in 1989.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2025
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Pacino’s The Ritual — which opened in theaters on Friday — has critics not raving, but ripping the celebrated actor’s exorcism film.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The celebrated poet first visited Medu in disguise.—
Katie Mitchell,
Essence,
7 June 2025
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While working at a renowned medical device and drug company, Don became part of early efforts involving angiostatin, a compound that briefly made headlines in the 1990s for its potential to inhibit blood vessels feeding tumors.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The Oldest Whisky In The World The Old Glenlivet 1843 first appeared on the auction market back in 1970 at a renowned Wine and Spirits auction in Scotland.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Target’s dresses are notorious for selling out, so make sure to shop your favorites early in order to score your preferred size, color, and pattern.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Unfortunately, it’s become a notorious form of cybercrime that causes complete financial devastation for its victims.—
Jeremy H. Gottschalk,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-known. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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