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
Madison is well-known for her portrayal of Grace Russell on Netflix’s Good Witch for five seasons.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
OpenAI is well-known for its creation of ChatGPT.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The brand—founded in 2009 by Nicolas Mermoud and Jean-Luc Diard, both of whom previously worked at Salomon—is well-known for its running shoes and apparel, and can regularly be found on ‘best of’ lists for athletic shoes and gear.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
The 'continuity candidate' Munster said the stock should rally as investors warm up to the idea of Ternus leading of one of the world's biggest and most well-known public companies.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-known
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
OpenAI is well-known for its creation of ChatGPT.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The brand—founded in 2009 by Nicolas Mermoud and Jean-Luc Diard, both of whom previously worked at Salomon—is well-known for its running shoes and apparel, and can regularly be found on ‘best of’ lists for athletic shoes and gear.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
The 'continuity candidate' Munster said the stock should rally as investors warm up to the idea of Ternus leading of one of the world's biggest and most well-known public companies.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-known
Adjective
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The most famous shredder of all time is Eddie Van Halen.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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This remote coastline in western Australia is a stark contrast to the country's more famous beaches, such as Bondi Beach, but is just as beautiful.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Oakville, a portion of the famed To Kalon Vineyard was planted with Sauvignon Blanc in 1945, and more than 75 percent of those original vines remain productive today.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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Similar Kind from Norwalk played the famed Bowery Ballroom venue in New York City earlier this month.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most importantly, playing prominent roles alongside a respected veteran and thoughtful mentor in Zibanejad really seemed to propel the young wingers, who finished the season by combining for 43 points (24 for Lafrenière and 19 for Perreault) in the final 23 games.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Collagen loss accelerates, cell turnover slows, and deep wrinkles become more prominent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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The menu is an homage to the most celebrated Peruvian dishes, with big platters of ceviche and tiradito, saltados and rice with chicken, beef and seafood.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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David Vanacore was the most celebrated composer of the evening, picking up the Golden Note Award for his entire career, but also getting the annual kudos that have regularly become his due on top of the lifetime achievement honor.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Danish archaeologists recently uncovered a ship that was battered by the forces of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson — one of the most renowned naval commanders of his time.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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For the climbing crowd, Mount Rainier is renowned.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Despite outstanding architecture, what makes this imposing building truly notorious is its storied past.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Someone else brought up a great point; traditional hummingbird nectar is notorious for making a sticky mess.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-known. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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