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Route 1, is known for an impressive list of cheeses, international wines chosen by an in-house sommelier and traditional Spanish dishes like bacon-wrapped chorizo-stuffed dates, garlic shrimp and three different paellas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in TV shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Merlin and Little Britain, has died at the age of 72.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
- famous for
- renowned for
- distinguished by
- what they do best
- has a reputation for
Possible Antonyms
Words in our thesaurus
other words
- under the radar
- without a reputation
- a nobody
- a complete unknown
