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well-known
adjective as in familiar, famous
Strongest matches
acclaimed, eminent, illustrious, important, infamous, known, leading, notable, noted, notorious, outstanding, popular, prominent, recognized, renowned, reputable
Weak matches
VIP, WK, big, big-name, big-shot, celeb, celebrated, common, conspicuous, in the limelight, in the public eye, large, name, public, somebody, splashy, star, superstar, widely known
Example Sentences
A well-known local activist and engineer who gained national attention for his work on education and climate change, Mr Wangchuk has been at the forefront of the protests demanding statehood for Ladakh.
This was understandable in a sense, given the well-known stealth with which democratic backsliders often act.
It is, undoubtedly, America’s most well-known and well-respected film festival, thanks largely to Redford’s involvement.
The carefully curated communal experience offered by repertory theaters is enduring the hardships of the box office, even after the pandemic, which led to the demise of some well-known cinemas.
So much so that it’s hard to have a baby and not hear about baby sleep expert Cara Dumaplin, who runs the well-known— and sometimes controversial— Instagram account Taking Cara Babies.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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