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
The ribbons at the home-goods store Terrain are well-known in professional notions circles for being particularly luxurious (and, it should be noted, not at all cheap; one roll of their velvet floral ribbon, which has a delightfully shabby-chic Victorian vibe, costs $54).
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The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
The redshirt freshman linebacker was hurt Oct. 26 when the Bulldogs took on rival Alabama State in an annual gridiron contest known as the Magic City Classic, pitting that state's biggest and most well-known HBCUs against each other.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Anderson, a familiar and cherished figure in the town of over 28,000, is well-known for his presence around the community.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Barr is well-known for her conservative politics and support for President-elect Donald Trump.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
The redshirt freshman linebacker was hurt Oct. 26 when the Bulldogs took on rival Alabama State in an annual gridiron contest known as the Magic City Classic, pitting that state's biggest and most well-known HBCUs against each other.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Anderson, a familiar and cherished figure in the town of over 28,000, is well-known for his presence around the community.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Barr is well-known for her conservative politics and support for President-elect Donald Trump.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-known
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In Free Nelson Mandela [w/t], the man who was arguably the most famous political prisoner of all time will have his story told by Rogan Productions, the indie behind Stephen: The Murder that Changed a Nation and ABBA: Against All Odds, along with GroupM Motion Entertainment.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Audrey: The most famous Audrey, Audrey Hepburn, was born at the tail end of the 1920s, on May 4, 1929.Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Amazing Kreskin, the famed mentalist who appeared on The Tonight Show numerous times, has died at age 89.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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There’s a sort of timelessness that’s hard to ignore even through all the eras, from the famed Jenna Lyons (former president and executive creative director) years up to now.Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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One such name was DeSantis, Trump’s former primary challenger and prominent conservative figure.Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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With every testimony, Al-Hamada quickly became one of the most prominent advocates for Syrian prisoners held by Assad's regime, at least 157,000 between 2011 and August 2024, including thousands of women and children, according to a report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR).Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some of Niagara’s most celebrated chefs will also be on hand to create small dishes for this spectacular event.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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But rather than Bowers & Wilkins simply providing more of the equipment necessary for the day-to-day operation of Abbey Road Studios, the pair have instead created a unique digital audio algorithm that intends to create the authentic sound of the world’s most famous and celebrated recording studio.Simon Lucas, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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Nearly two decades ago, the lodge partnered with renowned Vancouver chef David Hawksworth, whose restaurants, Hawksworth and Nightingale, are icons of the city’s culinary scene.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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In a recent TikTok shared to her official account, the renowned chef and restauranteur, 54, showed friends and fans alike a childhood favorite dish that’s making many do a double take.Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Former detainees at the notorious Saydnaya prison near Damascus said Amer had disappeared in mid-April 2015 after being tortured there.Irene Nasser, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Those who did speak out often disappeared into Syria's notorious prison system, known for soul-crushing torture and killings.Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-known. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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