well-known person
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
One well-known person who has said he was diagnosed with breast cancer and has the BRCA2 mutation is Matthew Knowles, Beyoncé’s father.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025
Others question what the parameters are for judging whether someone should be blocked — and what would constitute a well-known person speaking out or doing enough.
From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024
The message came from a well-known person and a fan of the sport she loved, which gave it even more of an impact.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2023
Even an unsolicited email to a well-known person whose work you admire may bring good advice on colleges, since such people like being listened to by the young.
From Washington Post • Jul. 31, 2022
I remember speaking casually of a well-known person once and being met with the question: Who is he?
From The Master Detective Being Some Further Investigations of Christopher Quarles by Brebner, Percy James