well-known

Definition for 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

big, big-name, big-shot, celeb, celebrated, common, conspicuous, in the limelight, in the public eye, large, name, public, somebody, splashy, star, superstar, VIP, widely known, WK

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Draycott said: "James is such a well-known face among fans of black and white movies and I wanted to capture the distinctive look that made him a real superstar of his day."

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Ludocene's entries are chosen by a selection of well-known gaming experts – journalists, streamers and other figures.

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In recent years, law enforcement authorities have announced stepped-up crackdowns to curb the business along well-known “tracks.”

From Los Angeles Times

As a well-known football coach in the area, Andy decided that it would be better for him to take a short holiday to Egypt rather than show his face locally.

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And this goes beyond his well-known desire to go after the Department of Justice and the FBI.

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